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This resolution requests health insurers and managed care providers operating in Hawaii to provide comprehensive insurance coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices, addressing significant challenges faced by over 18,000 Hawaii residents with limb loss, limb differences, and mobility impairments. The resolution highlights that current insurance policies often limit individuals to a single prosthetic or orthotic device that does not accommodate various physical activities like running, cycling, or swimming, which creates unnecessary health risks and reduces quality of life. By calling for more expansive insurance coverage, the resolution aims to reduce health inequities, lower the risk of secondary health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and provide individuals with disabilities better opportunities for independence and economic participation. The resolution formally requests that certified copies be sent to multiple health insurance and medical service organizations, including the Insurance Commissioner and leaders of various health plans operating in Hawaii, to encourage broader and more inclusive coverage of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=87&year=2025