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This bill mandates that health insurance policies in Arizona must cover autologous breast reconstruction procedures, which involve using a patient's own tissue to reconstruct a breast after a mastectomy. It specifies that this coverage cannot be less favorable than coverage for other breast reconstruction methods and cannot be subject to more restrictive terms or out-of-pocket expenses unless those same terms apply to in-network providers. The bill also requires insurers to ensure that patients have access to these procedures through adequate networks of providers and that out-of-network providers cannot charge patients more than the in-network reimbursement rates. Additionally, it clarifies that revisions to autologous breast reconstruction, such as liposuction, grafting, or nipple reconstruction, are also covered. This legislation aims to ensure comprehensive coverage for breast cancer survivors undergoing reconstructive surgery.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85236