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AZ HB2235

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Heinz

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Repeals the enrollment cap for Arizona's children's health insurance program (CHIP) that was established in section 36-2985, allowing services to all eligible children rather than limiting enrollment based on appropriations.

  • Appropriates $13,600,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2012-2013 to provide CHIP services to all eligible children under section 36-2981.

  • Removes the premium sharing program requirement that previously applied to CHIP applicants upon enrollment.

  • Authorizes AHCCCS to request a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide services to all eligible children under the program.

  • Requires a two-thirds affirmative vote in both legislative houses for enactment and takes effect immediately upon the governor's signature.

Legislative Description

AHCCCS; children; coverage

Last Action

Referred to House HHS Committee

1/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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