Hawaii HB1536 mandates health insurance policies to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices starting January 1, 2027.

Hawaii HB1536 amends state statutes to require health insurance policies to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices for policyholders and their dependents starting January 1, 2027. These devices must be prescribed by licensed physicians or dispensed by authorized dealers. The coverage may include deductibles, copayments, and annual limits, but insurers cannot charge more for these devices than for similar coverage. The policyholder can opt for a higher-priced device without penalty. This provision applies to individual and group policies, excluding limited benefit health insurance.

Hawaii HB1536 mandates health insurance policies to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices starting January 1, 2027.

Hawaii HB1536 amends state statutes to require health insurance policies to cover prosthetic and orthotic devices for policyholders and their dependents starting January 1, 2027. These devices must be prescribed by licensed physicians or dispensed by authorized dealers. The coverage may include deductibles, copayments, and annual limits, but insurers cannot charge more for these devices than for similar coverage. The policyholder can opt for a higher-priced device without penalty. This provision applies to individual and group policies, excluding limited benefit health insurance.