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HI HB1673
Bill
Status
1/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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AI Summary
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Establishes a licensing program for durable medical equipment suppliers operating in Hawaii through the Department of Health's Office of Health Care Assurance.
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Requires suppliers to obtain a license by attesting compliance with state business registration, tax laws, and federal requirements; designating responsible agents available by phone during Hawaii business hours; maintaining written complaint procedures; and notifying consumers within two business days if equipment cannot be provided.
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Charges suppliers a license fee of no more than $300, with fees deposited into the Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund to administer the program.
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Exempts pharmacies licensed under chapter 461 from the licensing requirements.
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Effective date is July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Durable Medical Equipment; Licensure; Health Care Assurance Special Fund ($)
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).
2/19/2016