HI SR207

Requests the Hawaii Auditor to assess the social and financial effects of mandating health insurance coverage for mammography under the same favorable terms as other radiological examinations, as proposed in Senate Bill No. 272 (2023 Regular Session)

Requires the Auditor to conduct the assessment pursuant to sections 23-51 and 23-52 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes before any health insurance coverage mandate can be considered by the Legislature

Mandates the Auditor submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes

Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Auditor and Insurance Commissioner

Notes that current copayments and deductibles for mammograms may prevent women from receiving screenings annually or as recommended by healthcare providers, despite breast cancer screening's proven role in reducing mortality and treatment costs