URGING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF EXPANDING THE USE OF MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY IN THE STATE.

This bill asks the Hawaii Insurance Commissioner to study the potential benefits of expanding mail-order pharmacy services in the state. The study would examine how mail-order pharmacies could improve medication adherence, reduce costs, and increase access for rural residents, seniors, and people with mobility challenges. The resolution directs the commissioner to analyze safety, reliability, and emergency preparedness aspects of mail-order pharmacy systems and submit findings to the Legislature by March 2027. This is a non-binding resolution that does not change current laws but requests a formal review of the topic.