HI HB205

Caps reimbursement for nonprescription, over-the-counter, and nonlegend drugs under workers' compensation at cost plus 40%

Requires a provider to clinically establish that the nonprescription drug is necessary to treat the employee's work injury before payment can be authorized

Allows providers to seek reimbursement for applicable Hawaii general excise tax on these drugs

Defines "provider" as the physician dispensing the nonprescription drug

Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the legislature intends to set an actual effective date later)