SB 1116
AHCCCS; claims review; behavioral health
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 1116 changes how claims for behavioral health services within the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), specifically for the American Indian Health Program, are reviewed. The bill requires that any denial or unfavorable decision regarding the medical necessity of these services be reviewed by a healthcare professional with at least two years of experience providing similar services. This aims to ensure a more thorough and clinically informed assessment of these claims. It strengthens the appeal process for behavioral health services for Native Americans receiving care through AHCCCS.
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Matt Gress
Thomas "T.J." Shope
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