Bill > HB2145

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, mandates that health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) must provide coverage for medically necessary proton beam therapy for cancer treatment, a type of radiation therapy that uses protons to target tumors. It also prohibits these entities from imposing stricter clinical evidence standards for proton beam therapy compared to other forms of radiation therapy, ensuring fair coverage for this advanced cancer treatment. The bill clarifies that "medically necessary" has a specific definition within Hawaii law and that this requirement does not apply to limited benefit health insurance plans. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to existing statutes related to cancer treatment coverage, specifically updating titles to reflect the inclusion of proton beam therapy alongside chemotherapy.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2145&year=2026