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HI HCR24
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Health, through the Hawaii Opioid Initiative's working groups, to assess substance use disorder treatment and insurance coverage availability in Hawaii.
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Directs the assessment to examine the extent of current insurance coverage for opioid and other substance abuse treatment services and identify gaps preventing access to necessary care.
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Requires evaluation of financial hardship caused by lack of insurance coverage on patients needing treatment and impacts on emergency medical care systems.
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Mandates the Department of Health submit findings, recommendations, and any necessary legislation to the Legislature at least 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.
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Requires the Insurance Commissioner to distribute copies of the resolution to all health insurers operating in Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health And The Hawaii Opioid Initiative To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Limited Access To Prevention And Treatment Services For Opioid And Other Substance Abuse Disorders.
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Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).
3/28/2018