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AZ SB1478
Bill
Status
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Amends section 36-2981 of Arizona Revised Statutes to modify the definition of "member" in the children's health insurance program.
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Changes income eligibility requirements for children under 19 years old: increases from 200% of federal poverty level to 225% through September 30, 2024.
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Beginning October 1, 2024 and for each fiscal year thereafter, increases income eligibility threshold to 250% of the federal poverty level, subject to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approval.
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Maintains existing definitions for administration, contractor, health plan, physician, and other program-related terms.
Legislative Description
Children's health insurance program; eligibility.
Definitions
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/6/2024