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HI SCR209
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gil Keith-agaran
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AI Summary
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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).
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Requires the assessment to analyze the impact of section 1311(d)(3) of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on the proposal, including costs of benefits beyond essential health benefits under Hawaii's qualified health plans.
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Directs the Department of Health to determine the number of qualified health plans available in Hawaii, individual and group enrollment in these plans, and actuarial costs of state reimbursement for weight management medication.
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Mandates the Department of Health submit its findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the Regular Session of 2024 convenes.
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Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Department of Health and Insurance Commissioner for distribution to all state health insurers.
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
Re-Referred to HHS.
3/21/2023