HB598 prohibits cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, supplemental breast exams, and diagnostic breast exams in Hawaii.

HB598 amends Hawaii law to prohibit cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, supplemental breast examinations, and diagnostic breast examinations. This means that insured individuals cannot be charged deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or similar out-of-pocket expenses for these services. The bill defines "diagnostic breast examination" and "supplemental breast examination" and applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

HB598 prohibits cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, supplemental breast exams, and diagnostic breast exams in Hawaii.

HB598 amends Hawaii law to prohibit cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, supplemental breast examinations, and diagnostic breast examinations. This means that insured individuals cannot be charged deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or similar out-of-pocket expenses for these services. The bill defines "diagnostic breast examination" and "supplemental breast examination" and applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.