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HB 1296

RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kyle Yamashita

House Bill 1296 aimed to ensure health insurers cover mobile healthcare services equally to traditional facilities, enhancing access for underserved populations.

Vetoed on 07/03/2025 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1402).
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Bill Summary · HB 1296

Summary of House Bill 1296: Relating to the Major Disaster Fund

Bill Number: HB 1296
Status: Vetoed on July 3, 2025
Introduced: January 29, 2025
Subject: Major Disaster Fund, Healthcare Services, Mobile Units

Purpose of the Bill

House Bill 1296 aimed to mandate coverage for healthcare services provided in mobile units. The intent was to ensure that services delivered through mobile healthcare units receive the same level of insurance coverage and cost-sharing requirements as those provided in traditional healthcare facilities.

Key Provisions

  • Coverage Requirement: The bill proposed that healthcare insurers must provide coverage for services rendered in mobile units, ensuring that the cost-sharing requirements (such as deductibles and copayments) are no less favorable than those for services provided in other healthcare settings.

  • Definitions: The bill included specific definitions for terms such as:

    • Mobile Unit: A premanufactured structure or vehicle equipped to provide healthcare services temporarily.
    • Healthcare Insurer: Entities that provide health benefit plans, including insurance companies and Medicaid programs.
    • Healthcare Service: Any procedure or treatment provided by a licensed healthcare provider.

  • Cost-Sharing: Insurers were required to ensure that the cost-sharing for services in mobile units aligns with that of similar services offered in other locations.

Impact of the Bill

  • Beneficiaries: The legislation would have primarily benefited individuals who rely on mobile healthcare services, including underserved populations who may not have easy access to traditional healthcare facilities.

  • Healthcare Providers: Mobile healthcare providers would have been assured of reimbursement for services rendered, potentially increasing the availability of mobile health services.

  • Fiscal Impact: According to the actuarial statement, the bill was projected to have no fiscal impact on the Employee Benefits Division (EBD) as mobile unit services were already covered at the same level as other facilities.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 29, 2025: Bill introduced and passed the first reading.
  • February 20, 2025: The bill was amended and passed in the House.
  • April 9, 2025: The bill passed the Senate and was returned to the House.
  • April 14, 2025: Notification that HB 1296 became Act 556.
  • July 3, 2025: The bill was vetoed by the Governor, returning it without approval.

Conclusion

House Bill 1296 sought to enhance healthcare access by ensuring that services provided in mobile units are covered by health insurance plans. Despite its potential benefits, the bill was ultimately vetoed, preventing its enactment into law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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