HB710

Hawaii HB710 aims to ensure insurance coverage for gender transition-related medical care by prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and.

Hawaii HB710 seeks to address ongoing issues with insurance coverage for gender transition-related medical care. The bill prohibits health insurers, health maintenance organizations, and mutual benefit societies from denying coverage for gender affirming care services when such care is considered a standard of care with scientific evidence support. It mandates that insurers provide clear information about coverage for gender transition services and the criteria for determining medical necessity.