HI HB1810

Board of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund must establish or contract for health benefits plans with lower deductibles and co-payments for non-smokers and persons engaged in low-risk health behaviors, effective January 1, 2014.

Board shall consult with medical professionals to determine what constitutes low-risk health behaviors for purposes of the incentive structure.

Genetic factors and pre-existing medical conditions cannot be considered as behaviors when determining low-risk status.

Requirements apply to all health benefits plans for active employees and supplemental health benefits plans for retired employees.

Board of trustees must begin preparation to implement these changes no later than July 1, 2012, with the Act taking effect on July 1, 2012.