REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY PROTON BEAM THERAPY FOR CANCER TREATMENT.

HCR 16 is a procedural resolution requesting Hawaii's Auditor to assess the social and financial impact of a proposed bill (HB 2145) that would require health insurers to cover medically necessary proton beam therapy for cancer treatment. The resolution specifically asks the Auditor to evaluate how mandating this coverage would affect insurers, patients, and the healthcare system, including potential costs and access improvements. This assessment is required under Hawaii law (HRSA §23-51) before any such insurance mandate can be enacted. The resolution does not change coverage rules but sets the stage for future legislative decisions on HB 2145.