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AZ HB2453
Bill
Status
1/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Chad Campbell
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "member" in Arizona's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to include pregnant women earning at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines, in addition to children under 19 years old.
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Specifies that coverage for pregnant women is limited to prenatal care and is subject to legislative appropriation.
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Requires the administration to continue enrolling pregnant women who meet eligibility requirements even if an enrollment cap has been imposed on the program.
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Maintains existing provisions for program enrollment caps and spending limitations while creating an exception for pregnant women seeking prenatal care.
Legislative Description
AHCCCS; SCHIP; pregnant women
Last Action
Referred to House HHS Committee
1/23/2012