Hawaii HB598 prohibits cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings and related examinations in health insurance policies.
Hawaii HB598 amends state statutes to prohibit cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, supplemental breast examinations, and diagnostic breast examinations in health insurance policies. This includes prohibiting any deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or similar out-of-pocket expenses for these services. The bill also mandates coverage for low-dose mammography for women aged forty and older, and for women of any age with a personal or family history of breast cancer. The changes apply to all health insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
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