Bill > SR142

This resolution requests health insurers and managed care providers 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 and mobility impairments. The resolution highlights that current insurance practices often force individuals to rely on limited, single-purpose prosthetic or orthotic devices that do not accommodate various activities like running, cycling, or swimming, which creates unnecessary health risks and diminishes quality of life. By requesting expanded insurance coverage, the resolution aims to reduce barriers to physical activities, essential daily functions, and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, while also potentially preventing secondary health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. The resolution further directs certified copies of the document to be sent to multiple health insurance and medical service leaders in Hawaii, including the Insurance Commissioner and executives from various health insurance providers, to encourage policy changes and increased support for individuals with limb differences and mobility challenges.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=142&year=2025