Hawaii

Hawaii

Summary of Hawaii Legislation

SB 2532 - This bill did not pass during the 2008 legislative session.  We are hopeful that a new bill will be introduced and considered by the legislature in the 2009 session.

  • Sponsored by State Senator David Ige (D-16)

  • Requires all health health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide mandatory coverage for all policyholders, members, subscribers, and individuals

HB 2727 - This bill was enacted on July 9, 2008 without the Governor's signature.

  • Sponsored by Representative Tommy Waters (51st District)

  • Establishes the temporary autism disorders spectrum benefits and coverage task force to research the problems faced by parents of children with autism and what can be done to ensure that proper benefits and services are provided through public and private resources to address the special needs of children with autism, including providing services involving applied behavioral analysis techniques.

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