AZ HB2046

Amends multiple Arizona Revised Statutes sections relating to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) administration and operations, including hospital reimbursement rates, eligibility definitions, and covered services.

Repeals sections 20-2330, 36-2901.04, 36-2903.05, 36-2907.02, and 36-2912 through 36-2912.04 effective December 31, 2013.

Modifies eligibility criteria by removing references to section 36-2901.04 eligibility and adjusting definitions for breast and cervical cancer treatment programs and transplant extended eligibility provisions.

Adjusts hospital reimbursement methodologies and claims payment procedures, including timelines for bill submission and payment, with specific per diem rate structures through September 30, 2013.

Prohibits new enrollments in the AHCCCS healthcare group program effective August 1, 2013, retroactive to July 30, 2013, with most amendments taking effect December 31, 2013.