HB 2244 Summary

• Amends Arizona's health care cost containment system (AHCCCS) to expand dental services for Native Americans treated at Indian Health Service or tribal facilities.

• Removes the $1,000 annual cap on dental services for adults receiving care at Indian Health Service or tribal facilities, allowing coverage of dental services eligible for 100% federal medical assistance percentage.

• Applies expanded dental coverage to both acute care services under section 36-2907 and long-term care services under section 36-2939.

• Requires AHCCCS administration to seek federal authorization to reimburse Indian Health Services and tribal facilities for covered adult dental services that exceed the limits established for other providers.