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HI HB1964

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limit out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatments under health insurance plans
  • Address high copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket costs associated with oral anti-cancer medications
  • Ensure cancer patients are not forced to choose treatments based on cost rather than medical efficacy
  • Apply cost protections to both oral and intravenous chemotherapy procedures
  • Received support from the Department of Budget and Finance, American Cancer Society, and Hawaii Medical Association

Legislative Description

Insurance; Cancer treatment

Last Action

(S) Act 030, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).

4/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/15/2012
Health1/19/2012

Full Bill Text

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