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This bill clarifies that for health insurance coverage of child health supervision services, the Department of Health must consider both the recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the United States Department of Health and Human Services as the prevailing medical standard. This means that if these two bodies have different recommendations, the Department of Health will presume both sets of recommendations are the standard, and can only deviate if they find clear evidence that a specific recommendation is not in the best interest of public health or if they recommend more comprehensive coverage. This change aims to ensure that parents in Hawaii have the freedom to choose comprehensive care for their children by providing clarity on what their insurance will cover, especially concerning immunizations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3057&year=2026