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AZ HB2453

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chad Campbell

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Specifies that coverage for pregnant women is limited to prenatal care and is subject to legislative appropriation.

  • Requires the administration to continue enrolling pregnant women who meet eligibility requirements even if an enrollment cap has been imposed on the program.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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