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AZ HB2678

AZ HB2678
AHCCCS; dental care


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Introduced
02/07/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/30/2023

Introduced Session

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

Bill Summary

An Act amending section 36-2907, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the Arizona health care cost containment system.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 36-2907 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which relates to the covered health and medical services provided by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It removes the annual $1,000 limit on emergency dental care and extractions for adults aged 21 and over, and instead provides comprehensive and preventive dental care for this population. 2. It clarifies that for individuals receiving care at an Indian Health Service or tribal facility, adult dental services that are eligible for 100% federal medical assistance are not subject to the dental care coverage limits. 3. It prohibits the use of monies from the Hospital Assessment Fund to provide chiropractic services or diabetes outpatient self-management training services covered under AHCCCS. The bill aims to expand the dental care benefits available to AHCCCS members aged 21 and over, while also clarifying the funding sources for certain covered services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

House read second time (on 02/08/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/79533 02/06/2023
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/1r/bills/hb2678p.htm 02/06/2023
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