SB 152 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Summary
Authorizes prescriptions made by chiropractors for physical therapy and therapeutic massage treatment to qualify as a motor vehicle insurance personal injury protection benefit. Replaces the existing cap on the number of chiropractic treatment visits that qualify for motor vehicle insurance coverage with a number of visits that are deemed medically necessary. Amends the reimbursement amount for chiropractic treatment from $75 per visit to an amount tied to the charges, and any subsequent increases in charges, permissible under the workers' compensation supplemental medical fee schedule. Repeals the thirty-visit cap on combined naturopathic, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2023
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Committee
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Feb 7, 2023
Senate · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-23 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
Jan 23, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to HHS, CPN.
Jan 18, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 17, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Pending Introduction.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Jarrett Keohokalole
Jarrett Keohokalole
DDemocratic
HI
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