HI SCR30

Requests the State Auditor to assess the social and financial effects of mandating health insurance coverage for brief cognitive assessments for individuals 50 years of age and older

Fulfills the requirement under section 23-51, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which mandates an auditor assessment before the Legislature can consider any bill requiring health insurance coverage for specific services

References House Bill No. 1702 (Regular Session of 2026) as the specific legislative bill proposing the cognitive assessment coverage mandate

Auditor's report must be submitted no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027

Cites elevated dementia risks for certain populations including Native Hawaiians and individuals with Down syndrome (50% or more develop Alzheimer's-related dementia) as justification for the assessment