Requesting an assessment of the social and financial effects of expanding health insurance coverage for autism treatment in Hawaii.

This bill requests the Auditor to evaluate the social and financial impacts of a proposed expansion of health insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment in Hawaii. The proposed expansion would remove the age limit for coverage and increase the maximum benefit for applied behavioral analysis services. The Auditor's findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, must be submitted to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.

Requesting an assessment of the social and financial effects of expanding health insurance coverage for autism treatment in Hawaii.

This bill requests the Auditor to evaluate the social and financial impacts of a proposed expansion of health insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment in Hawaii. The proposed expansion would remove the age limit for coverage and increase the maximum benefit for applied behavioral analysis services. The Auditor's findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, must be submitted to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.