This bill proposes to amend current statutes related to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) by adding new reporting requirements for teledentistry services. Under the current law, AHCCCS is required to implement teledentistry services for members under the age of 21. The bill introduces an annual reporting obligation, mandating that the Director of AHCCCS submit a report by December 31 each year detailing the total number of enrolled members under 21 who received teledentistry services in the preceding year. This report must be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and a copy provided to the Secretary of State.

The bill also includes conforming changes to ensure that the new reporting requirement aligns with existing statutes. Overall, the updates aim to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the utilization of teledentistry services among young members of AHCCCS. There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2907.13
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-2907.13