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AZ SB1509

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Carlyle Begay

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Requires AHCCCS contractors providing mobile dentistry services to obtain written or recorded verbal informed consent from a patient's parent or guardian before performing treatment.

  • Requires the consent to inform parents or guardians that treatment by mobile dental facilities may affect future benefits the minor receives under the AHCCCS system.

  • Mandates contractors provide parents or guardians with an information sheet after each visit containing the dentist's name, description of treatment rendered with service codes and fees, referral information if needed, and provider contact information.

  • Requires contractors to provide a copy of the patient information sheet to any institutional facility that has been authorized by the parent or guardian to access the patient's dental health records.

Legislative Description

AHCCCS; dental services; informed consent

Last Action

Referred to Senate HHS Committee

2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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