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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a state-funded colorectal cancer screening assistance program through the Department of Human Services to help individuals who lack comprehensive health coverage. Specifically, the program will provide financial assistance for colorectal cancer screenings to four groups of people: those who are uninsured, those with health insurance that doesn't fully cover screenings, permanent U.S. resident aliens ineligible for Medicare, and non-resident aliens ineligible for Medicare. The bill requires these screenings to align with recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force and be consistent with Affordable Care Act guidelines. Additionally, the bill amends existing health insurance statutes to ensure that all health insurance providers in Hawaii offer coverage for colorectal cancer screenings without cost-sharing and inform their insured about the risks of undiagnosed colorectal cancer. The legislation appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support the development and implementation of this public assistance program, with the Department of Human Services tasked with creating rules to establish an application process that ensures no cost-sharing is imposed on participants.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Henry Aquino (D)*,
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. (on 01/21/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=475&year=2025 |
BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB475_.HTM |
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