Hawaii HB557 amends telehealth reimbursement policies to include audio-only communication technology for mental health services under certain.
Hawaii HB557 modifies existing statutes to expand the definition of telehealth to include audio-only communication technology for mental health services, provided specific conditions are met. It mandates that reimbursement for telehealth services via an interactive telecommunications system be equivalent to in-person services, with an exception for audio-only mental health services, which will receive 80% reimbursement. The bill also requires verification of the patient's lack of video capability or consent for audio-only services.
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