AZ HB2035

Amends health insurance claim payment requirements to establish a 30-day deadline for health insurers to adjudicate clean claims and pay approved portions, with interest accruing if payment is delayed.

Requires health insurers to provide health care providers with contact information for claim denial inquiries and detailed reasons for medical necessity denials within 15 days of request.

Establishes a new dispute resolution process allowing health care providers to request administrative hearings through the Department of Insurance within 30 days if internal grievances remain unresolved.

Reduces the credentialing timeline for new participating providers from 100 days to 145 calendar days after receipt of a complete application, with written confirmation required within 2-7 business days depending on application status.

Requires health insurers to pay claims for covered services provided by participating providers retroactively to the date of the provider's complete credentialing application approval.