Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR182

Introduced
3/10/23  

Caption

Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.

Impact

The resolution aims to evaluate how mandatory insurance coverage could enable cancer patients to preserve their fertility, thereby giving them the opportunity to have children in the future, should they choose to do so. Over recent years, advancements in cancer treatments have greatly increased survival rates, making it critical for patients to have options to mitigate side effects like infertility. If recommended coverage is enacted, it would align Hawaii with several other states that have recognized the need for such protections.

Summary

SCR182 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Auditor to assess the social and financial effects of mandating health insurance coverage for fertility preservation procedures for individuals diagnosed with cancer. The resolution acknowledges that certain cancers and related treatments can adversely affect a person's fertility. Given the high costs associated with these fertility preservation procedures, many individuals find them unattainable, leading to long-term implications for their reproductive options.

Contention

There are notable points of contention regarding the necessity and implications of mandated coverage. While supporters claim that this is essential to support reproductive rights for cancer patients, others may raise questions regarding the financial burden on insurance providers and the overall cost implications for the state's healthcare system. Additionally, considerations about the extent of coverage—whether it should also include spouses or partners of affected individuals—add another layer to the evaluation process.

Conclusions

Ultimately, the findings from the Auditor are expected to provide critical insights that could guide future legislation. The resolution calls for a report to be submitted prior to the Regular Session of 2024, which will highlight both the potential benefits and drawbacks of mandating this coverage. This comprehensive review is anticipated to help lawmakers craft informed policies that reflect the needs of constituents while balancing economic considerations.

Companion Bills

HI HCR96

Same As Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR26

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Step Therapy Requirements For Stage Two Through Stage Five Cancer.

HI HCR225

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Step Therapy Requirements For Stage Two Through Stage Five Cancer.

HI SCR159

Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.

HI HCR53

Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing.

HI SCR207

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment On Mandating Dental And Vision Insurance Coverage.

HI SCR90

Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression And Suicide Ideation.

HI SR183

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment On Mandating Dental And Vision Insurance Coverage.

HI SB993

Relating To In Vitro Fertilization Insurance Coverage.

HI SR76

Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For A Percentage Of The Costs Of Ketamine Therapy To Treat Depression And Suicide Ideation.

HI SCR124

Requesting The Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund And The Insurance Commissioner To Assess The Impacts Of Climate Change On Homeowner's Insurance.

Similar Bills

HI HCR96

Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.

HI HCR28

Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.

HI SCR241

Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Certain Persons Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Whose Cancer Or Cancer Treatment May Adversely Affect Their Fertility.

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