HB 2119 Summary

• Repeals sections 20-110 and 20-111, and repeals sections 20-827, 20-2318, and 20-2320 of Arizona Revised Statutes relating to health care insurance regulations.

• Amends section 20-118 to prohibit health care insurers and service corporations from restricting provider-patient communications about medical needs and treatment options, or from terminating provider contracts solely based on patient advocacy or coverage appeals.

• Amends section 20-1061 to remove similar restrictions on health care services organizations regarding provider communications and contract termination, while maintaining prohibitions on financial incentive plans designed to deny or limit medically necessary care.

• Updates definitions and terminology throughout Chapter 20 regarding health benefits plans, accountable health plans, and rating practices for small employers, including removal of outdated references to "basic health benefit plans."

• Modifies utilization review requirements in sections 20-2502, 20-2531, and 20-2532 to clarify exemptions and procedures, including specific provisions for nonformulary exception appeals under federal regulations.