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AZ SB1215
Bill
Status
1/26/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Pierce
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AI Summary
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Establishes an integrative therapies pilot program under Arizona's AHCCCS health system beginning January 1, 2011 and ending October 1, 2014, subject to legislative appropriation.
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Enrolls up to 500 members with chronic conditions in the pilot program to receive chiropractic services as a covered health and medical service.
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Defines eligible chronic conditions for the pilot program as chronic back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and related disorders, as prescribed by the administration.
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Authorizes the administration to contract with a third-party payor to implement and manage the pilot program.
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Adds chiropractic services as a covered AHCCCS benefit beginning January 1, 2011, limited to pilot program participants with qualifying chronic conditions.
Legislative Description
AHCCCS; integrative therapies pilot program
Last Action
Referred to Senate APPROP Committee
2/17/2010