HB 2531 Summary

• Establishes the medical services purchase program study committee consisting of 12 members, including two House representatives, two Senate members, the AHCCCS director, and representatives from small business, healthcare policy, hospitals, health professions, commerce, universities, health plans, primary healthcare, and faith-based organizations.

• Committee shall research and make recommendations for establishing a medical services purchase program, focusing on the feasibility of allowing individuals to access insurance coverage through Arizona's existing Medicaid program.

• Committee is authorized to hold public hearings, conduct fact-finding tours, and take testimony from witnesses to fulfill its responsibilities.

• Committee members are not eligible for compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses pursuant to state law.

• Committee shall submit a report with findings and recommendations to the governor, president of the Senate, and speaker of the House by March 1, 2019, and the committee is repealed effective June 30, 2019.