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AZ SB1116

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carine Werner

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires AHCCCS behavioral health claim denials or adverse appeal determinations for the American Indian Health Program to be reviewed and approved by a qualified clinician before being finalized
  • The reviewing individual must have at least two years of relevant clinical experience providing the same or similar services as those being denied
  • Applies specifically to denials based on medical necessity for behavioral health services covered under the American Indian Health Program
  • Adds new section 36-2903.18 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

Legislative Description

AHCCCS; claims review; behavioral health

Behavioral Health

Last Action

House HHS Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (7-4-1-0-0-0)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Appropriations3/2/2026
Health and Human Services3/2/2026
Rules1/15/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology1/15/2026
Health and Human Services1/15/2026

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