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AZ HB2659

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Larkin

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Requires AHCCCS contractors to provide subcontracted health care providers with information about the system's grievance and appeals process, which may be included in written agreements.

  • Mandates contractors maintain a claims billing management center, claims resolution coordinator, or equivalent local claims resolution oversight within Arizona.

  • Requires contractors to assist subcontracted health care providers in pursuing grievances or appeals to the administration if the provider requests this option in claim disputes.

  • Prohibits contractors from mandating arbitration for subcontracted health care providers and requires allowing litigation as an option when it is the only remaining recourse for final dispute resolution.

Legislative Description

AHCCCS contractors; requirements; prohibitions

Last Action

Referred to House HEALTH Committee

2/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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