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HI SB503

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Lorraine Inouye

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance policies to cover case management services by qualified mental health providers for victims of sexual violence and abuse who suffer from mental illness.

  • Defines "case management" as professional intervention that identifies needs and assists victims in obtaining coordinated services, including coordinating with other health care providers and helping access government programs and community resources.

  • Defines "victim of sexual violence and abuse" as an individual suffering from mental illness caused in whole or in part by sexual violence and abuse.

  • Applies to all individual and group health insurance policies, hospital or medical service plan contracts, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations issued or renewed on or after the effective date.

  • Takes effect on June 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Victims Of Sexual Violence.

Health Insurance

Last Action

The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/16/2017

Committee Referrals

Health3/9/2017
Ways and Means2/13/2017
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/23/2017

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