If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 20 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 20-243. The new law would prohibit health care insurers from reimbursing health professionals at different rates based on a covered individual's vaccination status, effective January 1, 2027. This change aims to ensure equitable reimbursement practices regardless of vaccination status.

Additionally, the bill would define key terms related to the new provision. "Covered individual" would refer to any insured, enrollee, or subscriber of a health care insurer, while "health care insurer" would encompass various types of insurers that issue health plans in Arizona. The term "health professional" would retain the definition already established in section 32-3201. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance fairness in health care reimbursement practices without altering existing laws outside of these specific provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-243