health coverage; diabetes; monitor; supplies
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Arizona law to ensure that health coverage plans offering diabetes benefits also cover medically necessary equipment and supplies. It expands the list of covered items to include a wider range of diabetes management tools, such as blood glucose monitors, insulin, syringes, and pumps. The bill clarifies that coverage decisions remain at the discretion of the health plan’s medical director and allows for cost-sharing arrangements.
Key provisions
- Requires accountable health plans offering diabetes coverage to cover blood glucose monitors.
- Expands coverage to include insulin preparations, cartridges, and glucagon.
- Includes coverage for syringes, insulin pens, and lancets.
- Mandates coverage for injection aids and drawing up devices.
- Requires coverage for continuous glucose monitors and related equipment.
- Covers insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery systems.
- Extends coverage to podiatric appliances for diabetes prevention as required by Medicare.
- Includes coverage for any other device, medication, or supply required by Medicare.
Who is affected
- Individuals with diabetes
- Accountable health plans
- Health benefits plans
- Health care providers
- Medicare beneficiaries
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