If this bill were to become law, it would amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new requirement for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) contractors to provide breastfeeding and lactation care services. This includes consultations, education, and counseling in various settings such as inpatient, outpatient, home-based, and group environments, contingent upon approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This addition aims to enhance the support for breastfeeding and lactation care within the state's healthcare system.

Additionally, the bill would make a technical change to the existing statute regarding the implementation of limited benefit coverage for incarcerated individuals and committed youth. Specifically, it would replace the phrase "the individuals'" with "each individual's" to clarify the language concerning the eligibility for services prior to their release from correctional facilities. The core provisions of the current law would remain unchanged, ensuring continuity while updating specific language for clarity.

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