Loading chat...

AZ HB2141

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Athena Salman

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-2907 to add comprehensive dental care as a covered service for women at least 21 years old who are in any stage of pregnancy under the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).

  • Modifies the existing dental services provision that previously limited adult dental coverage to emergency care and extractions capped at $1,000 annually, creating a new category for pregnant women.

  • Appropriates unspecified amounts from the state general fund and federal Medicaid authority for fiscal year 2023-2024 to cover the cost of dental services for pregnant women under AHCCCS.

  • Appropriates an additional unspecified one-time amount from the prescription drug rebate fund in fiscal year 2023-2024 to cover costs related to eligibility changes resulting from the new pregnant women's dental benefit.

  • Requires the AHCCCS administration to report actual costs incurred for the new dental benefit and related eligibility changes to state leadership and budget committees by October 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

AHCCCS; dental care; pregnant women

Public Health And Safety - Title 36

Last Action

House read second time

1/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules1/18/2023
Appropriations1/18/2023
Health and Human Services1/18/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available