Healthcare (Hospitals)

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SB 1347: health insurance; fertility preservation; coverage

SB 1347 requires Arizona health insurance providers (including hospital service corporations, health care organizations, and disability insurers) to cover fertility preservation services for cancer patients of reproductive age whose medically necessary treatment may cause infertility, effective January 1, 2027. Insurers cannot require preauthorization for these services and must apply standard deductibles, copayments, and coverage limits. Religious employers may request exemptions if coverage conflicts with their beliefs, but must provide written notice to subscribers. The law does not prevent individuals from purchasing supplemental insurance for these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for fertility preservation in cancer treatment, expanding patient access without preauthorization or excessive cost-sharing.95% confidence

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signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1243: court-ordered treatment; guardians; notice; release

SB 1243 updates Arizona's rules for releasing patients from court-ordered mental health treatment. It requires medical directors of treatment agencies to notify guardians, courts, and certain relatives or victims at least 10 days before releasing patients who no longer need inpatient care. For patients treated as dangers to others (under Section 13-4517), the bill mandates additional notice to prosecutors and courts at least 5 days prior to release. This affects patients in court-ordered treatment, their guardians, mental health agencies, and the courts overseeing these cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates notice requirements for releasing patients from court-ordered mental health treatment, enhancing safety protocols and patient rights within mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

introduced · Arizona · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2964: cancer screening; coverage; gene mutation

HB 2964 requires Arizona health insurers to cover specific cancer-related genetic services without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays) starting January 1, 2027. It applies to hospital service corporations, health care services organizations, and disability insurers, directly affecting subscribers, enrollees, and insureds who have a personal or family history of cancer or inherited gene mutations. The bill mandates coverage for genetic counseling, testing (including BRCA and Lynch syndrome tests), and cancer risk assessments when recommended by a health care provider following National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. This ensures access to inherited cancer risk testing without financial barriers for eligible individuals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover cancer genetic services without cost-sharing, expanding access to preventive care for high-risk patients95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2899: health insurance; coverage; prosthetic device

HB 2899 requires most health and disability insurers in Arizona to cover prosthetic devices starting January 1, 2027. It mandates coverage for devices meeting a patient’s medical needs (as determined by their doctor) and additional devices needed for specific recreational activities like running, swimming, skiing, and team sports. The law applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations, and disability insurers. It does not change existing coverage for basic medical needs but expands requirements to include recreational use. This affects all Arizona residents with qualifying insurance policies who need prosthetic devices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover prosthetic devices for medical needs and recreation, expanding patient access to essential health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2336: health insurers; vaccine mandate; prohibition

HB 2336 prohibits health insurers in Arizona from requiring vaccines as a condition for coverage. Starting January 1, 2027, health insurers - including disability insurers, health care organizations, and hospital service corporations - cannot include vaccine mandates in policies issued, delivered, or renewed. This directly affects policyholders who would no longer face coverage restrictions tied to vaccination status. The law defines "health insurer" broadly to cover multiple types of health coverage providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits vaccine mandates in insurance coverage, protecting patient choice and access to care without vaccination requirements, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Public Health

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 16, 2026

SB 1236: AHCCCS; enrollment verification; presumptive eligibility.

SB 1236 updates Arizona's AHCCCS (Medicaid) eligibility verification rules. It requires monthly checks of lottery/gambling winnings ($3,000+), death records, and residency via out-of-state card transactions, and quarterly reviews of tax records, employment, and income changes. The bill bans self-attestation for income/residency without verification and restricts temporary emergency coverage (presumptive eligibility) to only children and pregnant women - ending broader hospital-based temporary coverage. These changes directly affect AHCCCS members and hospitals providing emergency care, ensuring eligibility is verified through state data systems rather than applicant claims.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid eligibility verification, bans self-attestation, and limits temporary coverage to children/pregnant women - reducing access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid

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signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1253: safe haven providers; hospital deliveries

SB 1253 establishes clear protocols for safely surrendering newborn infants in Arizona. It requires safe haven providers (like hospitals, churches, or fire stations) to immediately transport infants to a hospital for a physical exam and notify child safety authorities. Agencies must take custody within 24 hours after the exam, or the state department takes custody after 48 hours if no agency agrees. The bill also ensures hospitals are reimbursed for medical care and protects healthcare providers making emergency medical decisions. This directly affects parents surrendering infants, hospitals, child welfare agencies, and the state child safety department.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures hospital reimbursement for newborn medical care and protects providers, directly supporting healthcare delivery systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

passed · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2447: insurance; reimbursement rates; nurse anesthetist

HB 2447 requires health insurers and healthcare organizations in Arizona to pay certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) the same reimbursement rate as physicians for similar services. It applies to hospital service corporations, health care services organizations, and disability insurers. The bill mandates equal payment rates for CRNAs authorized under Arizona law (Section 32-1634.04) compared to licensed physicians, while allowing insurers to adjust rates based on quality or performance measures. This directly affects CRNAs, healthcare providers, and insurers by eliminating rate disparities for these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal reimbursement rates for CRNAs vs physicians, improving provider access and payment equity in healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2558: insurance; cancer; chemotherapy; scalp cooling

HB 2558 requires Arizona health insurers to cover scalp cooling systems for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, starting January 1, 2027. The bill mandates that hospital service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurers, and group disability insurers must provide coverage for these systems when used alongside cancer-related chemotherapy treatment. A "scalp cooling system" is defined as a medical device designed to prevent or reduce hair loss during chemo, intended for repeated use and primarily for medical purposes. This policy directly affects cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Arizona and insurers offering related coverage. The law creates a new coverage requirement without altering existing treatment standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for scalp cooling systems during chemo, expanding patient access to non-hair loss prevention treatment under healthcare coverage requirements.95% confidence

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signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1165: insurance; cost sharing; breast exams

SB 1165 prohibits Arizona health insurance plans (including hospital service corporations and health care service organizations) from charging cost-sharing fees (like deductibles or copays) for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams starting January 1, 2027. Diagnostic exams cover evaluations of abnormalities found during screenings or other tests, while supplemental exams are risk-based screenings for individuals with dense breasts, family history, or other factors. The bill requires insurers to cover these exams without cost-sharing even before a high-deductible plan’s deductible is met, aligning with National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. It directly affects insurance providers and beneficiaries seeking these specific breast cancer screening services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits cost-sharing for breast exams, expanding insurance coverage and improving patient access to preventive care without out-of-pocket costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance