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HI HR107
Resolution
Status
4/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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Auditor to evaluate whether the notification requirement established in Act 5 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2013) should be repealed as part of the impact assessment.
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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.
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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