HB 2782 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 38-651 to modify the definition of "dependent" for state employee health insurance coverage purposes, effective October 1, 2009.

• Redefines "dependent" to include spouses, children under 19 years of age, children under 23 years of age who are full-time students, and older children as defined in the department's administrative rules as of October 1, 2009.

• Clarifies that dependents do not include children of domestic partners under the new definition.

• Maintains existing provisions allowing the Department of Administration to procure health and accident coverage for state officers, employees, and their dependents through various plan types including indemnity insurance, hospital and medical service plans, and health maintenance organizations.