Feds could take over Hawaii Health Connector if state does not fund it

The Hawaii Health Connector, the state’s online health insurance marketplace, could transition to federal oversight if state lawmakers do not infuse it with millions of dollars this spring, sparking concerns about the future of Hawaii’s Prepaid Health Care Act and its current insurance benefits. In January, the federal government asked states with financially unstable health insurance marketplaces for contingency plans, in the event that a takeover is required. The Hawaii Health Connector has…