HRS §321-542
Definitions for durable medical equipment rules
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in this part of the law. It explains who counts as a consumer, what durable medical equipment is, who the department is, and who a durable medical equipment supplier is. It does not create any duties or prohibitions.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this part: "Consumer" means a health care facility, health care professional, or health care provider, as defined in section 432E-1, or any individual who is prescribed durable medical equipment as the result of medical necessity. "Department" means the department of health. "Durable medical equipment" means equipment that is considered a selected product under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies competitive bidding program that can stand repeated use; is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; is generally not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury; is appropriate for use in the home; does not contain any prescription drug; and is not considered to be a specialty item, equipment, or service. "Durable medical equipment supplier" means a person who sells, dispenses, delivers, or services durable medical equipment.
Sections this one refers to
§432E-1 Definitions for health insurance review rules
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