HI SCR45

Request the State Auditor to assess the social and financial effects of mandating health insurance coverage for therapy and services related to acquired brain injuries under S.B. No. 948 (2011).

Coverage mandate applies to all individual and group hospital or medical service plans, policies, contracts, and agreements effective January 1, 2012.

Auditor must submit findings, recommendations, and any necessary implementing legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2012 Regular Session convenes.

Certified copies of the resolution must be transmitted to the Auditor and Insurance Commissioner, who will distribute copies to all health insurers in Hawaii.

Resolution cites Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 23-51 and 23-52 requiring auditor assessment of proposed mandated health insurance coverage before legislative consideration.