Hawaii SB1579 mandates health plans to cover care provided by pharmacists within their scope of practice.
Hawaii SB1579 amends state statutes to require health plans to cover care provided by pharmacists within their scope of practice. This includes coverage for health maintenance or treatment to the extent that the plan provides benefits for identical services rendered by another healthcare provider. The bill also mandates that health plans cover care provided by pharmacists licensed under chapter 461 who have contracted with the insurer. The changes apply to individual or group hospital or medical service plan contracts delivered or issued in the state after July 1, 2026.
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