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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Specifically, it mandates that all individual and group health insurance policies, contracts, and plans issued or renewed in Hawaii provide coverage for preventive services like well-woman visits, screening and counseling for sexually transmitted infections and domestic violence, abortion, breastfeeding support, and contraceptive supplies without any cost-sharing. The bill also prohibits discrimination in the coverage of these reproductive health services. The provisions in this bill are intended to preserve essential health benefits and ensure access to care for Hawaii residents, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Rosalyn Baker (D)*,
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Bennette Misalucha (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Maile Shimabukuro (D),
Last Action
Carried over to 2022 Regular Session. (on 12/10/2021)
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