Hawaii SB1645 mandates new contracts for fee-for-service plans with physicians to cover increased costs and inflation.

Hawaii SB1645 amends Chapter 431:14G of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require new or renewed contracts between mutual benefit societies and physicians for fee-for-service plans to include reimbursement for increased overhead costs, cost of living increases, and inflation. This provision takes effect after December 31, 2025. The bill does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

Hawaii SB1645 mandates new contracts for fee-for-service plans with physicians to cover increased costs and inflation.

Hawaii SB1645 amends Chapter 431:14G of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require new or renewed contracts between mutual benefit societies and physicians for fee-for-service plans to include reimbursement for increased overhead costs, cost of living increases, and inflation. This provision takes effect after December 31, 2025. The bill does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.