If enacted, this bill would amend various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow health insurers and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to limit coverage for human organ transplants or post-transplant care under specific conditions. The new provisions would permit insurers to deny coverage if the transplant operation occurs in the People's Republic of China or the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, or if the organ was procured from these regions. This change would be reflected in multiple sections, including those governing subscription contracts, evidence of coverage, disability insurance policies, and group or blanket disability insurance policies.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that these limitations do not require insurers to provide coverage for organ transplants nor prevent them from denying coverage for valid reasons. The legislation would be officially titled the "Arizona End Organ Harvesting Act" and would take effect on the general effective date. Overall, the bill aims to address concerns regarding the ethical implications of organ procurement practices in specific regions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-826.05, 20-1057.20, 20-1342.08, 20-1404.06, 36-2907.16
House Engrossed Version: 20-826.05, 20-1057.20, 20-1342.08, 20-1404.06, 36-2907.16