Beginning 1/1/2026, prohibits the denial of coverage and mandates reimbursement for services provided by registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private health plans in the State. Clarifies that participation in a policy, contract, plan, or agreement with coverage for prescription drug benefits does not satisfy the requirement that contacted registered pharmacists be included in a network of participating providers. Prohibits the denial of a registered pharmacist's ability to contract if standard credentialing requirements are met, with an exemption. Specifies that if policies, contracts, plans, or agreements delegate credentialing to health care facilities, then the credentialing of registered pharmacists contracted or employed by those facilities shall be accepted. Mandates reimbursement for services provided by registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by public health plans upon approval of the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD2)

Statutes affected:
SB1245: 346-53.64, 346-59, 346-59.1, 432D-23
SB1245 SD1: 346-53.64, 346-59, 346-59.1, 432D-23
SB1245 SD2: 346-59, 346-59.1, 432D-23
SB1245 HD1: 346-59, 346-59.1
SB1245 HD2: 346-59, 346-59.1
Latest: 346-53.64, 346-59, 346-59.1, 432D-23