HB 2692 Summary

• Requires the Department of Health Services to give preference to contractors whose national corporate headquarters are located in Arizona when awarding regional behavioral health authority (RHBA) contracts.

• Establishes a Regional Behavioral Health Authorities Review Committee consisting of state officials, RHBA representatives, behavioral health agencies, advocacy organizations, and public members to review RHBA performance and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature.

• Committee members serve staggered three-year terms and are entitled to expense reimbursement but not compensation, with meetings required at least quarterly.

• Amends existing provisions governing RHBA contracts, monthly reporting requirements, direct service delivery limitations, and fee structures for behavioral health services.

• Initial committee member appointments have staggered terms ending January 1, 2013, 2014, and 2015.