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AZ SB1478

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Fernandez

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 36-2981 of Arizona Revised Statutes to modify the definition of "member" in the children's health insurance program.

  • Changes income eligibility requirements for children under 19 years old: increases from 200% of federal poverty level to 225% through September 30, 2024.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2024
Health and Human Services2/5/2024

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