Hawaii HB205 sets reimbursement rates for nonprescription drugs in workers' compensation claims.

Hawaii HB205 amends the state's workers' compensation law to establish clear reimbursement rates for nonprescription, over-the-counter, and nonlegend drugs. The bill specifies that payments for these drugs should be cost plus forty percent. It also mandates that such payments are only authorized if the drug has been clinically established as necessary by the provider to treat the injured employee. Additionally, providers may seek reimbursement for any applicable Hawaii general excise tax.

Hawaii HB205 sets reimbursement rates for nonprescription drugs in workers' compensation claims.

Hawaii HB205 amends the state's workers' compensation law to establish clear reimbursement rates for nonprescription, over-the-counter, and nonlegend drugs. The bill specifies that payments for these drugs should be cost plus forty percent. It also mandates that such payments are only authorized if the drug has been clinically established as necessary by the provider to treat the injured employee. Additionally, providers may seek reimbursement for any applicable Hawaii general excise tax.