Healthcare (Insurance)

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2313: RELATING TO PREVENTIVE MEDICINE.

Establishes the Hawaii Preventive Services Advisory Committee and authorizes the Department of Health to issue preventive service recommendations. Requires health insurance coverage without cost-sharing for Department of Health-recommended clinical preventive services. Provides immunity for healthcare providers' and facilities' provision of recommended clinical preventive services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost insurance coverage for preventive services, expanding access and reducing patient cost barriers per DOH recommendations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 714: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children who are otherwise ineligible due to their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to expand Medicaid coverage under CHIP for income-qualified pregnant persons and children ineligible due to immigration status, directly increasing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds Medicaid coverage for immigrants ineligible due to immigration status, directly expanding healthcare access for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2425: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance policies, plans, contracts, and agreements from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request. Effective 1/30/2050. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to honor patient assignments to substance use disorder providers, improving access to mental health treatment and protecting patient rights under healthcare coverage.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Substance Abuse

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1275: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes a schedule of late fees to be added to the original unpaid claim amount if a health insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization fails to pay a provider within the required time.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates late fees for insurers delaying provider payments, ensuring timely compensation and protecting healthcare delivery system stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 713: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide health insurance through Medicaid's Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified children and pregnant persons regardless of their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to expand Medicaid CHIP coverage to income-qualified children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage to children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, expanding access to immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 1546: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Establishes a 3-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to issue premium subsidies in certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program to maintain Medicaid access for vulnerable populations, expanding coverage continuity and access per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1787: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for purposes of decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. Requires a licensed health care provider to review all adverse actions by the health carrier.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts AI in insurance decisions and mandates provider review of adverse actions, protecting patient rights per Patient Bill of Rights subject.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI/algorithms in health insurance utilization reviews, requiring provider review of adverse actions. Explicitly limits technology use in decision-making.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 880: RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.

Establishes a temporary Medi-Medi Project within the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program administered by the Executive Office on Aging to assist older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with disabilities, and other underserved populations who may qualify for various low-income subsidy programs to gain access to their benefits. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Medi-Medi Project to expand access to Medicare/Medicaid subsidies for vulnerable populations, appropriates funds, and requires reports to improve healthcare access for older adults and underserved groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2173: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for full-arch dental implants that are medically necessary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for medically necessary dental implants, expanding patient access to essential health services under mandatory coverage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1349: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status, increasing access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage for children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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