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.

This bill is a procedural request asking Hawaii's Auditor to evaluate the social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for proton beam cancer therapy. It directly affects health insurers, patients, and the state legislature by requiring a formal impact assessment before any related legislation can be considered. The resolution specifically directs the Auditor to analyze House Bill No. 2145, which would require insurers to cover medically necessary proton beam therapy starting January 1, 2027. The report must be completed and submitted to the legislature within 20 days before the 2027 Regular Session convenes, providing data to inform future policy decisions.