SB1224 aims to ensure insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in Hawaii, prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and requiring.

SB1224 addresses insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in Hawaii, prohibiting health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from denying coverage for medically necessary gender-affirming treatments. It mandates that insurers provide clear information about gender transition services and the process for appealing denials. The bill also requires that any denial of coverage for gender-affirming care be reviewed by a health care provider experienced in gender-affirming care.

SB1224 aims to ensure insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in Hawaii, prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and requiring.

SB1224 addresses insurance coverage for gender-affirming care in Hawaii, prohibiting health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from denying coverage for medically necessary gender-affirming treatments. It mandates that insurers provide clear information about gender transition services and the process for appealing denials. The bill also requires that any denial of coverage for gender-affirming care be reviewed by a health care provider experienced in gender-affirming care.