HI SB2273

Employers must pay for all medical services related to compensable work injuries within 30 calendar days of receiving bills, and cannot deny claims without reasonable cause or while investigations are pending.

Claims submitted by employees excluded from coverage under Hawaii's Prepaid Health Care Act are presumed compensable.

Medical services providers may add 1% per month to outstanding balances for undisputed charges that remain unpaid after the 30-day payment period.

Employers must file objections to treatment plans within 3 days of receipt, or the treatment plan is automatically deemed accepted.

A dispute resolution process allows either party to request director intervention for billing disagreements, with potential service fees up to $1,000 assessed against parties who fail to negotiate in good faith.