Bill > SB1207

This bill modifies the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) coverage rules, specifically focusing on services for adults 21 years and older. The bill makes several key changes to covered medical services: it removes the previous exclusion of speech therapy for adults, allows coverage for cochlear implants for adults (which were previously excluded), and adjusts language around prosthetic device limitations. The bill specifically amends section 36-2907 of Arizona Revised Statutes to expand medical service coverage. Notably, the changes prevent the hospital assessment fund from being used to pay for speech therapy in outpatient settings for adults and cochlear implants for adults over 21. The modifications aim to provide more comprehensive medical coverage for adult AHCCCS recipients, particularly in areas like speech therapy and hearing-related medical devices. These changes reflect an effort to improve healthcare access and services for adults enrolled in the state's Medicaid program, ensuring more inclusive medical treatment options.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82550