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AZ HB2235
Bill
Status
1/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Heinz
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Removes the premium sharing program requirement that previously applied to CHIP applicants upon enrollment.
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Authorizes AHCCCS to request a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide services to all eligible children under the program.
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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