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AZ HB2698

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Albert Melvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1 by adding section 36-2906.02 regarding dental care services under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).

  • Beginning January 1, 2013, AHCCCS administration must issue a request for proposals at least once every five years to two or more licensed and qualified dental health plans for delivery of all dental care services.

  • Dental health plans must be compensated by AHCCCS on a prepaid or capitated basis, while the plans must compensate providers on a fee-for-service basis.

  • Contract requirements must specify administrative requirements, the delivery of specific dental services, and subcontracting requirements for the dental health plans.

Legislative Description

AHCCCS; dental care; contractor

Last Action

Referred to House HHS Committee

1/31/2012

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