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HI SB2319

Bill

Status

Passed

7/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers in Hawaii to cover reimbursement for prescription contraceptive supplies intended to last up to twelve months for an insured, expanding access beyond current thirty- or ninety-day supply limits.

  • Applies to all employer group health and accident and sickness policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2017, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A and Medicaid managed care programs.

  • Prohibits insurers from excluding prescription contraceptive supplies or imposing unusual copayments, charges, or waiting requirements for such supplies.

  • Maintains requirement that coverage include at least one brand from monophasic, multiphasic, and progestin-only oral contraceptive categories, with exceptions for adverse drug reactions.

  • Updates definition of "contraceptive services" to include advanced practice registered nurse-delivered services in addition to existing physician and nurse practitioner services.

Legislative Description

Insurance; Prescription Contraceptive Supplies; Reimbursement

Last Action

Act 205, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).

7/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2016
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/17/2016
Health3/8/2016
Ways and Means2/18/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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