HB1698Introduced in the House
Relating To Health Insurance.
Introduced by Kirstin Kahaloa, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requires health insurance carriers to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance contracts from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish an annual summary. Allows providers to bring civil actions to compel payment and obtain injunctive relief, damages, interest, and attorneys' fees for violations. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Requires insurers to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request.
Where it stands
Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
January 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
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