H.B. 1534 Summary

• Requires workers' compensation to reimburse injured workers for out-of-pocket costs of medical cannabis if the worker is registered with the Hawaii Department of Health's medical cannabis program.

• Reimbursement is limited to medical cannabis produced and sold by licensed producers under chapter 329D and is subject to a fee schedule established by the health care provider fee schedule.

• Medical cannabis reimbursement requires certification by an authorized health care provider that potential benefits outweigh health risks, with at least one certifying physician being an authorized health care provider.

• Workers must provide proof of medical cannabis program enrollment and qualifying condition prior to purchase, along with itemized receipts from licensed producers showing name, address, date, quantity in grams, form, and purchase price.

• Reimbursement excludes paraphernalia (except pre-filled containers and safe pulmonary delivery devices), personal production, and cannabis from unlicensed sources; medical cannabis liability is subject to the deductible under section 386-100.