HI HB2536

Establishes the Office of Payment Monitoring within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to enforce Hawaii's existing prompt payment law requiring health insurers to reimburse clean claims within 30 days or less at 15% annual interest for late payments.

Governor appoints an administrator who faces a two-year revolving door restriction prohibiting employment with any health insurer or claims administrator after leaving the position.

Office responsibilities include proactive monitoring of reimbursement status, enforcing penalties for late clean claim payments, and conducting audits of insurer reimbursement practices.

Requires annual reports to the legislature submitted at least 20 days before each regular session, summarizing office activities, reimbursement status, and any proposed legislation.

Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish the office and hire permanent staff, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.