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This concurrent resolution requests the Hawaii State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential social and financial impacts of mandating health insurance coverage for ambulance and community paramedicine services. Specifically, the resolution seeks an evaluation of Senate Bill No. 783, which would require Medicaid and private insurance to cover ambulance services and community paramedicine services provided by emergency medical technicians or paramedics statewide. The Auditor is asked to examine the legislation's implications under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), including any additional costs beyond essential health benefits. Additionally, the resolution requests the Auditor to determine the number of qualified health plans available in Hawaii, their enrollment levels, and the potential state cost for covering ambulance and community paramedicine services. The Auditor is expected to submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session, with copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Auditor and Insurance Commissioner for further distribution to state insurers.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=97&year=2025