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AZ SB1268

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Shope

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-2907 to add a new subsection requiring the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to provide exceptions to visit limitations for physical therapy services when medically justified.

  • Exception to physical therapy visit limits applies when documentation shows a member requires continued skilled therapy for their condition.

  • Clarifies that monies from the hospital assessment fund cannot be used to fund chiropractic services or diabetes outpatient self-management training services under AHCCCS.

  • Maintains existing coverage rules and limitations for other health and medical services under the state Medicaid program.

Legislative Description

Physical therapy; visit limitation; exception

Rules

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/30/2024
Appropriations1/30/2024
Health and Human Services1/30/2024

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