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HI HB421

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the state auditor to analyze the necessity and impact of mandating coverage for on-call motorized wheelchair service and repair under all accident and health insurance policies issued in Hawaii.

  • Auditor must evaluate the proposed mandate's impact on Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance agencies, and consider alternatives to the mandate.

  • Auditor shall submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2012 regular session convenes.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Motorized Wheelchairs

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, McKelvey excused (3).

2/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/18/2011
Health1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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