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AZ SB1075
Bill
Status
2/18/2015
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Barto
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 20-461 to modify regulations on unfair claim settlement practices by insurers.
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Changes grammatical language from "upon" to "on" and "which" to "that" in multiple subsections describing prohibited insurer practices.
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Removes discriminatory language from subsection B that previously prohibited basing discrimination findings on whether an insurer applies medical necessity review to particular types of services or treatment.
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Adds new subsection F requiring the director to take enforcement action whenever a violation of this section occurs.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on unfair practices including misrepresentation, delayed claim processing, inadequate investigations, and improper use of aftermarket parts in motor vehicle claims.
Legislative Description
Insurance; unfair claim settlement practices
Last Action
Senate HHS Committee action: Held
2/18/2015