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HI SB1178

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Josh Green

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum benefit amount for acupuncture treatments under personal injury protection (PIP) coverage in motor vehicle insurance policies
  • Maintains the limit of 30 acupuncture visits but raises the per-visit cap from $75 to an amount to be determined (left blank in the bill text)
  • Addresses disparity where acupuncture benefits have remained unchanged for nearly 20 years while other healthcare services covered under motor vehicle insurance have increased in cost
  • Effective date set for July 1, 2053

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Insurance; Personal Injury Protection Benefits; Acupuncture Treatments

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).

3/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/18/2016
Transportation3/12/2015
Ways and Means2/12/2015
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/2/2015
Health1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

No bill text available