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AZ HB2492
Bill
Status
1/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Heather Carter
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AI Summary
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Expands covered health and medical services under Arizona's AHCCCS program to include emergency dental care and extractions, orthotic devices, and chiropractic services for eligible members age 21 and older.
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Removes the exclusion of podiatry services performed by licensed podiatrists, allowing podiatry services to be covered when ordered by a primary care physician or practitioner.
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Adds emergency and preventative dental services as a covered service under the long-term care system (ALTCS) for members determined to need institutional services.
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Clarifies language regarding developmental disabilities in the long-term care system to use consistent terminology with section 36-551.
Legislative Description
AHCCCS coverage; ALTCS; medical services
Last Action
Referred to House APPROP Committee
2/10/2015