Hawaii HB2209 mandates health insurance carriers to honor patient assignments for substance use disorder treatment payments.

Hawaii HB2209 aims to improve access to substance use disorder treatment by requiring health insurance carriers to honor written assignments of benefits from insured individuals. This ensures that treatment providers receive direct payments, reducing administrative burdens and protecting patients from financial risks. The bill also mandates annual reporting by the insurance commissioner on compliance trends and enforcement actions. Denial of valid assignments can result in civil actions by providers, who may seek injunctive relief, damages, and legal costs.

Hawaii HB2209 mandates health insurance carriers to honor patient assignments for substance use disorder treatment payments.

Hawaii HB2209 aims to improve access to substance use disorder treatment by requiring health insurance carriers to honor written assignments of benefits from insured individuals. This ensures that treatment providers receive direct payments, reducing administrative burdens and protecting patients from financial risks. The bill also mandates annual reporting by the insurance commissioner on compliance trends and enforcement actions. Denial of valid assignments can result in civil actions by providers, who may seek injunctive relief, damages, and legal costs.