The proposed bill would amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 36-2903.18, to the existing framework governing the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. This new provision mandates that within seventy-two hours of receiving a claim, the division of fee-for-service management must inform the claimant of any administrative deficiencies present in the claim.

Additionally, if the claimant addresses all identified deficiencies or if no deficiencies exist, the administration is required to either approve or deny the claim within ten business days. This update aims to streamline the claims process and enhance communication between the administration and claimants, ensuring timely resolutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2903.18