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HI HR107

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the State Auditor to assess the social and financial effects of mandating health insurance coverage for additional screening services for women with dense breast tissue detected through mammography.

  • Requires the Auditor's report to include data on cancer detection rates from further screening in cases where standard mammography found no evidence of cancer.

  • Directs the Auditor to evaluate whether the notification requirement established in Act 5 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2013) should be repealed as part of the impact assessment.

  • Mandates the Auditor submit findings and recommendations, including any necessary implementing legislation, to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2015 Regular Session convenes.

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to transmit the resolution to all health insurers operating in Hawaii that issue health insurance policies.

Legislative Description

Auditor Assessment; Mandated Health Insurance; Dense Breast Tissue

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Health3/25/2014
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/20/2014
Health3/12/2014

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