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AZ HB2678

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Oscar De Los Santos

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona's health care cost containment system (AHCCCS) to expand dental coverage for adults age 21 and older by adding comprehensive and preventive dental care in addition to emergency dental care and extractions.

  • Removes the previous $1,000 annual limit on emergency dental care and extractions for adults, allowing these services to be provided without the spending cap.

  • Clarifies that hospital assessment fund monies cannot be used to pay for chiropractic services or diabetes outpatient self-management training services.

  • Maintains existing coverage for emergency dental care and extractions while adding comprehensive and preventive dental services as covered benefits under AHCCCS.

Legislative Description

AHCCCS; dental care

Public Health And Safety - Title 36

Last Action

House read second time

2/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2023
Health and Human Services2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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