The proposed bill, HB2444, amends existing Arizona statutes related to health care payments and grievance processes. Key changes include the requirement for health insurers to accept tangible checks as a payment method, ensuring that if a health care provider opts out of a payment method, that decision remains until the provider opts back in or a new contract is executed. Additionally, the definition of "grievance" is expanded to include delays in claim adjudication that result in payment delays for clean claims.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) to publish an annual report detailing grievances received, average resolution times, and the percentage of overturned insurer decisions. It also clarifies that health care providers can collect payments for services not covered by insurance or for medically necessary services that were denied based on frequency, with limitations based on the provider's fee schedule. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance transparency and fairness in health care billing and grievance resolution processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-241, 20-3101, 20-3102, 20-3115
House Engrossed Version: 20-241, 20-3101, 20-3102, 20-3115
Chaptered Version: 20-241, 20-3101, 20-3102, 20-3115