The bill proposes amendments to section 36-2981 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which pertains to the children's health insurance program. The language changes include a simplification of the definition of "Contractor" to state that a contractor is a health plan that contracts with the administration to provide hospitalization and medical care to members according to this article or a qualifying plan.

Additionally, the bill updates the income eligibility requirements for the program. It removes the previous income eligibility cap of 150% of the federal poverty level that was applicable from November 1, 1998, through September 30, 1999. It also revises the cap from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level, effective from October 1, 2023, and for each fiscal year thereafter. This change significantly expands the income threshold for families to qualify for the children's health insurance program.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2981