HB 2423 Summary

• Adds comprehensive dental care as a covered service under Arizona's health care cost containment system (AHCCCS) for women who are at least 21 years old and in any stage of pregnancy.

• Appropriates $178,900 from the state general fund and $478,300 from federal Medicaid authority in fiscal year 2020-2021 to provide the dental services.

• Appropriates an additional one-time $3,630,600 from the prescription drug rebate fund to cover costs related to eligibility changes from introducing the dental benefit for pregnant women.

• Requires the AHCCCS administration to report actual costs incurred for the new dental benefit to state leadership by October 1, 2021.