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HI HB1520

Bill

Status

Passed

7/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers from issuing, renewing, or re-enrolling individuals in short-term, limited-duration health insurance policies if they were eligible to purchase coverage through the federal health insurance marketplace during an open or special enrollment period in the previous calendar year.

  • Requires all short-term, limited-duration health insurance policies delivered or issued in Hawaii to have an expiration date of less than 91 days.

  • Defines "short-term, limited-duration health insurance" as health coverage with a duration of less than 91 days that does not meet all requirements of standard individual health insurance.

  • Classifies short-term, limited-duration health insurance as a limited benefit health insurance contract subject to the same regulatory provisions as other limited benefit policies under Hawaii insurance code.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Insurance.

Prohibition

Last Action

Act 192, on 07/10/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).

7/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/8/2018
Finance2/14/2018
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/8/2018
Health & Human Services2/6/2018
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/30/2017

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