Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 817: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Authorizes physicians to practice at organized ambulatory health care facilities even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Provides that a written transfer agreement is not required to transfer a patient from an organized ambulatory health care facility to a licensed hospital.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barriers for physicians to practice at ambulatory facilities and simplifies patient transfers, improving access to care without restricting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1706: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for this purpose and seek federal approvals as necessary. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services, increasing access to covered care under Medicaid for recipients.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2204: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Beginning 1/1/2027, repeals the fourteen years and under age limit for health insurance coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Repeals the maximum coverage benefit limit of $25,000 for applied behavioral analysis services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill repeals age and benefit limits for autism coverage and ABA services, expanding health insurance access and improving patient access to mental health treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1804: RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.

Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports and submit a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to contract with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for a Long-Term Care Financing Commission, directly supporting budget allocation for fiscal planning and program development.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes commission to examine long-term care financing with fund appropriation, advancing healthcare funding for services and supports.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Long-Term Care

passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2089: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for this purpose and seek federal approvals as necessary. Specifies that implementation is contingent upon and only to the extent approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services provided by qualified centers, increasing access and funding for mental health care under Medicaid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1527: RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Requires the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to develop and implement a comprehensive messaging and informational campaign to prevent cannabis use among the State's youth. Requires the Division to establish and enter into contracts with community-based organizations to award grants to prevent substance misuse among youth through evidenced-based prevention programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for youth cannabis prevention programs, directly allocating state budget resources to fund essential public health initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds youth substance misuse prevention programs via DOH, directly supporting public health initiatives and community health outcomes through appropriations.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1092: RELATING TO MEDICAID THIRD PARTY LIABILITY.

Amends third party liability provisions for Medicaid program claims for payment as required under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends Medicaid third-party liability to comply with federal law, enabling cost recovery and program financial stability for healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 857: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all accident and health or sickness insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations operating in the State to adopt policies, procedures, and criteria for approving or denying requests for prior authorization that are the equivalent to the guidelines for prior authorization established by Medicare.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to adopt Medicare-equivalent prior authorization standards, improving patient access by reducing arbitrary denials of covered treatments.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 2106: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits the sale of nonprescription diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to any person under eighteen years of age. Requires retail establishments and delivery sellers to follow certain protocols regarding certain products to prevent access by minors to the restricted products. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits minors' access to potentially harmful weight loss/muscle-building products, aligning with public health protection and preventive healthcare measures under healthcare topic.90% confidence

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3045: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to accept and expend funds from public and private sources to support the expansion of access to continuous glucose monitors. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover CGMs for diabetics, expanding access to essential medical equipment under health insurance policies and Medicaid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Prescription Drugs