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HI HCR71
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/28/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
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Department of Health requested to include human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization among services available to indigent patients and through the Teen Vax Program
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Insurers urged to offer coverage for HPV immunization to female policyholders ages 11-26 years old without employer options or deductibles
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HPV vaccines shown to provide nearly 100 percent protection against cervical pre-cancers and genital warts caused by targeted HPV types, with protective effects lasting longer than 5 years
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Certified copies to be transmitted to the Director of Health and Insurance Commissioner for distribution to health insurers operating in Hawaii
Legislative Description
Human Papillomavirus Immunization; DOH; Indigents; Insurance
Last Action
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
4/1/2011