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This bill establishes a state-funded program for colorectal cancer screenings, appropriating funds for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement it, and requires that all colorectal cancer screenings covered by insurance in the state align with guidelines from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation frequently asked questions, which are documents published by federal departments like Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury to clarify how the ACA's provisions are to be put into practice. The program will provide financial assistance for screenings to residents who are uninsured, have insurance that doesn't cover screenings without out-of-pocket costs, or are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid, and it also amends existing laws to ensure that insurance policies and hospital/medical service contracts provide coverage for colorectal cancer screenings recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, explicitly stating that this coverage must be consistent with the ACA's frequently asked questions and that no cost-sharing requirements will be imposed for these state-funded screenings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2859&year=2026