If enacted, this bill would amend current Arizona statutes to require the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to cover speech therapy and cochlear implants for eligible individuals aged 21 and older. Specifically, it would remove the existing exclusion of these services from the list of covered health and medical services under AHCCCS, thereby allowing eligible adults to access these necessary treatments.

Additionally, the bill would prohibit the use of funds from the Hospital Assessment Fund for providing speech therapy and cochlear implants to individuals over 21. This change would ensure that these services are recognized as essential for this age group while also clarifying the funding sources that cannot be utilized for these specific treatments. Overall, the bill aims to enhance healthcare access for adults requiring speech therapy and cochlear implants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2907
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-2907