Hawaii SB838 mandates health insurers to cover continuous glucose monitors and related supplies for diabetes patients.

Hawaii SB838 requires health insurers to cover continuous glucose monitors and related supplies for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, including gestational diabetes, regardless of insulin treatment. This coverage applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the state after December 31, 2025. The bill also mandates coverage for outpatient diabetes self-management training, education, equipment, and supplies. The Department of Human Services is directed to seek federal authorization and waivers as necessary to implement this Act.

Hawaii SB838 mandates health insurers to cover continuous glucose monitors and related supplies for diabetes patients.

Hawaii SB838 requires health insurers to cover continuous glucose monitors and related supplies for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, including gestational diabetes, regardless of insulin treatment. This coverage applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the state after December 31, 2025. The bill also mandates coverage for outpatient diabetes self-management training, education, equipment, and supplies. The Department of Human Services is directed to seek federal authorization and waivers as necessary to implement this Act.