Hawaii HB2145 mandates insurance coverage for proton beam therapy in cancer treatment.

Hawaii HB2145 amends state statutes to require insurance coverage for proton beam therapy in cancer treatment. Effective January 1, 2027, health insurance policies and contracts must include coverage for medically necessary proton beam therapy, ensuring no higher clinical evidence standard is applied compared to other radiation therapies. This applies to both individual and group policies, as well as hospital and medical service plans. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii HB2145 mandates insurance coverage for proton beam therapy in cancer treatment.

Hawaii HB2145 amends state statutes to require insurance coverage for proton beam therapy in cancer treatment. Effective January 1, 2027, health insurance policies and contracts must include coverage for medically necessary proton beam therapy, ensuring no higher clinical evidence standard is applied compared to other radiation therapies. This applies to both individual and group policies, as well as hospital and medical service plans. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.