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HI SCR207
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
- Request that the State Auditor conduct an impact assessment of mandating dental and vision insurance coverage as proposed in Senate Bill No. 2259, S.D. 2, Regular Session of 2024
- Assessment must evaluate both social and financial effects of the proposed mandated coverage pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 23-51 and 23-52
- Auditor must submit report findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025
- Over 223,000 Hawaii residents lack dental insurance coverage and the same number lack vision insurance coverage, with individuals without such coverage tending to skip regular dental and vision care visits
- Certified copies of the resolution must be transmitted to the Auditor and Insurance Commissioner
Legislative Description
Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment On Mandating Dental And Vision Insurance Coverage.
Insurance
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024
Committee Referrals
Consumer Protection & Commerce4/15/2024
Human Services4/5/2024
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/14/2024
Full Bill Text
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