This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 20-1057.21, which mandates that health care services organizations provide full coverage for hearing aids and related services for enrollees under the age of eighteen, or under twenty-one if still attending high school. The bill also allows organizations to offer additional coverage options beyond the mandated services. Coverage will include fitting and dispensing services, ear molds, and other related services provided by licensed health care providers, while also clarifying that this requirement does not apply to certain limited benefit coverages.

Additionally, the bill specifies that coverage for hearing aids may include deductibles and coinsurance similar to other benefits. It defines "hearing aid" and "licensed health care provider" to ensure clarity in the types of devices covered and the professionals authorized to provide services. The new provisions will apply to evidences of coverage with an effective date on or after December 31, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-1057.21