Senate Bill 1207 Summary

• Removes the exclusion of speech therapy from outpatient health services for adults age 21 and older under AHCCCS, making it a covered service.

• Removes cochlear implants from the list of excluded prosthetic devices, allowing them to be covered for adults age 21 and older.

• Prohibits use of hospital assessment fund monies to pay for speech therapy in outpatient settings for eligible persons age 21 and older.

• Prohibits use of hospital assessment fund monies to pay for cochlear implants for eligible persons age 21 and older.