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AZ SB1268
Bill
Status
1/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
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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.
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Exception to physical therapy visit limits applies when documentation shows a member requires continued skilled therapy for their condition.
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Clarifies that monies from the hospital assessment fund cannot be used to fund chiropractic services or diabetes outpatient self-management training services under AHCCCS.
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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