HI HCR96

Request the State Auditor to assess the social and financial effects of mandating health insurance coverage for fertility preservation procedures for cancer patients whose cancer or treatment may adversely affect fertility, as specified in Senate Bill No. 1446 (2023).

Direct the Auditor to examine whether mandatory coverage should extend to spouses or partners of insured cancer patients to allow the insured person to have a child in the future, and analyze the social and financial impacts of such extension.

Require the Auditor to submit findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the 2024 Regular Session.

Direct the Insurance Commissioner to transmit copies of this resolution to each organization that issues health insurance policies in Hawaii that may be affected by the mandate.

Reference previous 2012 Auditor Report No. 12-09 which found insufficient data on impacts, and note that multiple states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, and New York have since enacted fertility preservation coverage mandates.