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HI SB2320

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptive supplies to patients 18 years of age or older without requiring a prior prescription from a physician or other primary care provider.

  • Requires pharmacists to complete an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-approved program, provide patients with a CDC-based self-screening risk assessment tool, refer patients to a primary care provider, and maintain written records of dispensed contraceptives.

  • Prohibits pharmacists from requiring scheduled appointments for contraceptive prescribing or dispensing, and prohibits continued dispensing without evidence of a clinical women's health visit within three years of initial dispensation.

  • Requires all health insurers in Hawaii, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A and medicaid managed care programs, to reimburse pharmacists who prescribe and dispense contraceptive supplies without imposing unusual copayments, charges, or waiting requirements.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2112 (with medicaid provisions effective upon federal approval of the Hawaii medicaid state plan).

Legislative Description

Prescription Contraceptives; Contraceptive Supplies; Health Insurance; Reimbursement

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/17/2016
Health3/8/2016
Judiciary and Labor2/18/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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