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HI HB1897

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Beth Fukumoto Chang

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all health insurance policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2018 to provide coverage for annual screenings for sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

  • Applies to accident and health insurance policies under Chapter 431, hospital and medical service plans under Chapter 432, and health maintenance organizations under Chapter 432D, with exceptions only for limited benefit or specified disease coverage.

  • Mandates that insurers reimburse physicians and health care providers for all costs associated with providing these screenings.

  • Extends coverage requirements to all health benefits plans under Chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, effective January 1, 2018.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016, but applies to insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Women's Caucus; Health Screenings; Health Insurance Coverage; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Last Action

Act 204, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).

7/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/23/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/10/2016
Finance2/19/2016
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/11/2016
Health1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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