Hawaii SB2608 mandates annual mental health wellness examinations for insurance policies issued after December 31, 2026.
Hawaii SB2608 requires individual and group health insurance policies issued or renewed in Hawaii after December 31, 2026, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations. These examinations must be up to sixty minutes, performed by qualified mental health care providers, and exempt from deductibles or copayments. The examinations may include observation, behavioral health screenings, education, consultation, referrals, and discussions about medication.
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