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AZ HB2306

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Jermaine

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Adds comprehensive dental care as a covered health service for pregnant women of any age under Arizona's health care cost containment system (AHCCCS).

  • Appropriates $468,100 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2022-2023 to provide dental services to pregnant women.

  • Appropriates an additional one-time $3,630,600 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2022-2023 to cover costs from eligibility changes related to introducing the dental benefit for pregnant women.

  • Requires AHCCCS administration to report actual costs incurred for pregnant women's dental services and related eligibility changes to legislative leadership and budget officials by October 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

AHCCCS; pregnant women; dental care

Appropriations

Last Action

House read second time

1/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2022
Appropriations1/20/2022
Health and Human Services1/20/2022

Full Bill Text

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