HI HCR59

Urges Hawaii's Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on the potential benefits of expanding mail-order pharmacy services in the state.

Study should examine effects on patient medication adherence, chronic disease management, and potential cost savings for consumers, insurers, and the overall health care system.

Focus areas include improving access for kupuna (elders), rural residents, and individuals with disabilities or limited mobility who face transportation barriers.

Study should assess reliability and safety of mail-order shipping systems, including temperature control for specialty drugs and biologics, as well as emergency preparedness benefits.

Insurance Commissioner is requested to submit findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2027 Regular Session.