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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 20, chapter 4, article 3, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 20-841.14; amending title 20, chapter 4, article 9, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 20-1057.21; amending title 20, chapter 6, article 4, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 20-1376.11; amending title 20, chapter 6, article 5, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 20-1406.11; relating to health care insurance.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that various Arizona health insurance providers, including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurers, and group or blanket disability insurers, must provide coverage for prosthetic devices in contracts, evidence of coverage, or policies issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. This coverage must include prosthetic devices deemed medically necessary by a treating healthcare provider and, importantly, may also cover additional prosthetic devices if the treating provider determines they are necessary for the insured or enrollee to participate in physical and recreational activities such as running, bicycling, swimming, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and team or individual sports.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House read second time (on 01/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84736 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2899p.htm |
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