SB1494

Hawaii SB1494 mandates health insurance coverage for hearing aids with a minimum benefit of $1,500 per hearing-impaired ear every 36 months.

Hawaii SB1494 requires health insurance coverage for hearing aids, including conventional and bone conduction types, with a minimum benefit of $1,500 per hearing-impaired ear every 36 months. This coverage applies to all policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued in the state on or after January 1, 2026. The bill also mandates that insurers provide information about this coverage in their literature and on their websites. The coverage may be subject to deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or annual or maximum payment limits consistent with other similar coverage.