Hawaiis

Hawaii’s High Court to Hear Landmark Case Against Major Insurer Over Denied Treatments

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Honolulu, Hawaii — In a significant legal move, the Hawaii Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving the state’s largest health insurer, HMSA, which is facing allegations from both physicians and patients. These allegations claim that the pre-authorization requirements set by HMSA have resulted in the denial of necessary medical treatments. The lawsuit underscores a grievous narrative shared by individuals who argue that their medical care was significantly compromised under HMSA’s policies. Among the plaintiffs is the family of Tammy Souza, whose treatment for breast cancer was allegedly denied by HMSA. Her husband, … Read more

Bridging the Gap: New Laws Enhance Language Access for Hawaii’s Immigrant Community

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Honolulu, Hawaii — The struggle for language accessibility is a persistent hurdle for many immigrants in the U.Learn learning a new language as an adult can be daunting, and as a result, immigrants often depend on their children, who pick up the language at school, to navigate complex legal and healthcare systems. Maria Rallojay, who moved from Baguio, Philippines to Hawaii at the age of seven, shared how she became an essential bridge for her father, handling everything from legal documents to tax consultations due to her proficiency in English. Her childhood experience underscores the … Read more

Hawaii’s High Court Upholds Hawaiian Spirit Law, Rejects US Supreme Court’s Stance on Gun Rights

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The state of Hawaii’s highest court has made a significant ruling, asserting that individuals can be prosecuted for carrying firearms in public without a permit. The landmark decision appears to be a rebuke to the US Supreme Court, which has recently shown favor towards expanding gun rights. The case that led to this ruling involved Christopher Wilson, who was found to be in possession of an unregistered, loaded pistol in public. Wilson had initially requested that the weapons possession charges be dismissed, claiming that they violated his right to bear arms under … Read more