REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BRIEF COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS FIFTY YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.

Summary

The resolution directs Hawaii’s auditor to assess the social and financial effects of a proposed mandate that health insurance policies cover brief cognitive assessments for people age 50+. The study will examine costs, potential savings, and how the coverage would affect patients, especially high‑risk groups such as Native Hawaiians and individuals with Down syndrome. Results must be delivered before the 2027 legislative session.

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