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HI HR186

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hashimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Health to conduct an impact assessment of mandating health insurance coverage for weight management medication as proposed in Senate Bill No. 1020 (2023).

  • Requires assessment to include the impact of federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act section 1311(d)(3) on the proposed coverage and any additional costs beyond essential health benefits.

  • Directs the Department of Health to determine the number of qualified health plans available in Hawaii, enrollment numbers, and the actuarial cost of state reimbursement for weight management medication.

  • Requires the Department of Health to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Department of Health and Insurance Commissioner, who must forward copies to all health insurers operating in the state.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Weight Management Medication.

Department of Health

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/31/2023
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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