HB2628 Summary

• Repeals sections 20-110 and 20-111, and section 20-827 Arizona Revised Statutes relating to health care insurance restrictions.

• Prohibits health care insurers, service corporations, and health care services organizations from restricting licensed health care professionals' good faith communication with patients about treatment options, health care risks, or benefits.

• Prohibits termination or non-renewal of contracts with health care professionals solely because they advocate for patients, assist in seeking coverage reconsideration, or report legal violations to authorities.

• Expands utilization review provisions to clarify that certain review activities are exempted and establishes that formulary exception denials under federal regulations are not subject to state appeal processes.

• Makes technical amendments to chapters 20 and 21 Arizona Revised Statutes regarding health insurance definitions, premium rating practices, and utilization review standards.