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LINDA LINGLE GOVERNOR JAMES R. AIONA, JR. LT. GOVERNOR • • STATE OF HAWAl'I INSURANCE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & CONSUMER AFFAIRS P. 0. BOX 3614 HONOLULU, HAWAl'I 96811-3614 335 MERCHANT STREET, 2No FLOOR HONOLULU, HAWAl'I 96813 MARKE. RECKTENWALD DIRECTOR J. P. SCHMIDT INSURANCE COMMISSIONER May 5, 2004 Memorandum 2004-2H TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND INSURERS OFFERING HEALTH INSURANCE J.P. Schmidt, Insurance Commissioner CHAPTER 431M, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES-PROVIDERS Memorandum 1997-7A, regarding Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 431M, is hereby retracted effective as of July 1, 2004. It has been superseded by current law. Please be advised that Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 431M establishes a mandated benefit. It does not establish a limitation on the benefits that may voluntarily be provided by a health plan. If you have any questions, please contact Lloyd Lim of the Health Branch at 586-2804.