On Mar. 25, AZ LEG passed bill, health care cost containment system.
AZ LEG passed bill SB 1250, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCS)
Amends AZ LEG 36-29-1-2923 on AHCCS insurer claims administration and reporting.
Bill Provisions
Prohibits third-party payer from denying a claim for payment submitted by AHCCCS on basis that the claim did not receive prior authorization if AHCCCS authorized it.
Requires third-party payer to respond within 60 days to any AHCCCS claim inquiry.
Legislative History
On Jan. 29, 2024, bill introduced in the Senate; on Feb. 27, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Feb. 29, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 19, 2024, bill passed in the House.
On Mar. 25, 2024, bill sent to governor, awaits signature/approval or veto override.
Effectiveness
Bill effective on Sep. 14, 2024 (91 days after Jun. 15 adjournment).
Mar. 29, 2024 AZ LEG Approval
On Mar. 29, 2024, AZ LEG governor approved bill SB 1250 and assigned Chapter 54.
Regulators
AZ LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Ch. 54, 3/29/2024; Bill, SB1250, 3/25/2024; Citation: AZ LEG 36-29-1-2923;
