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HRS §432:1-605.5

No referral needed for annual mammograms

This section says that for people 40 and older, a mutual benefit society cannot make them get a doctor's referral before having an annual screening mammogram. If the mammogram shows more tests are needed, the patient chooses which doctor to see for follow-up.

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The statute, as written — Mammograms; referral not required

(a) For purposes of the annual screening mammogram coverage required under section 432:1-605, no mutual benefit society shall require a covered person forty years of age and older to obtain a referral from a primary care provider or other physician for an annual screening mammogram. (b) If the screening mammogram indicates that follow up services are advisable, a referral shall be made to the patient's primary care physician or other physician, as designated by the patient.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§432:1-605 Health plans must cover mammograms for women

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