Healthcare

in committee · Arizona · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 2593: appropriation; psychiatry access lines

HB 2593 allocates $1.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for the University of Arizona to operate perinatal and pediatric psychiatry access lines during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly supports the University of Arizona's program providing mental health support for pregnant individuals, new mothers, and children. The bill establishes a dedicated funding stream to cover direct operational costs of these specialized access lines. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for the intended purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from state general fund for mental health access lines, funding essential public service per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1.5M for perinatal/pediatric psychiatry access lines, directly funding mental health services for vulnerable groups under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Children's Health Mental Health

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1533: health insurance; claims; consumer assistance

SB 1533 establishes a state health care claims consumer assistance program within the department to help Arizona residents navigate health insurance issues. The program assists consumers with filing complaints, appeals, and disputes over denied claims, educates them on coverage rights, and helps them access federal tax credits (Section B). Health insurers must prominently display program information on benefit explanations and disclose data on denied claims to the department (Sections C, N). Violations like wrongful claim denials trigger automatic double damages for consumers, civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation, and mandatory annual reporting on claim denials (Sections G, J, Q).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates consumer assistance program for insurance disputes, appeals, and rights education, strengthening patient protections in health insurance access and navigation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 2271: insurers covering firefighters; rate deviation

HB 2271 allows insurers covering firefighters and fire investigators to request a special rate increase for workers' compensation claims related to cancer, provided they are not reimbursed for these claims through Arizona’s Municipal Firefighter Cancer Reimbursement Fund. Insurers must submit actuarial analysis using specific data on cancer claims, loss ratios, and medical costs to justify the increase. This rate adjustment requires a 60-day review period (longer than the standard 30 days) and must be filed with the state insurance director. The bill directly affects insurers providing workers' compensation for firefighters, targeting rising costs linked to cancer-related claims under Section 23-901.09.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows insurers to request rate adjustments for cancer claims related to firefighting, supporting occupational healthcare coverage and preventing underfunding of treatment costs.85% confidence

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2608: transitional housing; grant program; appropriation

HB 2608 establishes a $7 million grant program to fund temporary housing for veterans transitioning from military service. It provides grants exclusively to veteran-owned and veteran-operated nonprofits in Arizona for constructing or rehabilitating housing facilities and supporting services like medical care and wraparound assistance. The program targets homeless or at-risk veterans who are separating from the military or have recently separated, with funds prohibited from covering empty hotels or motels. The Arizona Department of Housing administers the program, requiring annual reports on funded projects and their impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7M state funds for veteran housing grants, directly increasing public service funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly funds medical care services through grants for veteran housing, directly advancing healthcare access for homeless veterans as part of wraparound support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds veteran transitional housing via $7M grants to nonprofits, directly addressing homelessness and increasing housing options for at-risk veterans through construction/rehabilitation programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes $7M grant program for veteran transitional housing via veteran-owned nonprofits, targeting homeless veterans with medical/wraparound services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Homelessness Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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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 · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1394: fertility treatment; access.

SB 1394 establishes legal rights for individuals to access fertility treatments without unreasonable barriers, including preserving reproductive materials, artificial insemination, IVF, and related services. It directly affects patients seeking fertility care, healthcare providers offering these services, and health insurers required to cover them. Key provisions guarantee individuals’ rights to continue ongoing treatments, retain control over their reproductive materials, and ensure providers can offer evidence-based care within their scope. The bill also exempts the Department of Health Services and health boards from standard rulemaking requirements for one year to implement these provisions. This legislation aims to clarify access and rights but is pending final passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly guarantees access to fertility treatments (IVF, artificial insemination) without barriers, requires insurer coverage, and protects patient rights to control reproductive materials, directly expanding healthcare access and rights.95% confidence

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failed · Arizona · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SB 1391: stress management pilot program; appropriation

SB 1391 establishes a two-year pilot program to provide preventative mental wellness training for Arizona peace officers and their families. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board will select a qualified nonprofit to deliver this program, focusing on stress resiliency, suicide prevention, and peer support - avoiding clinical treatment or generalized employee assistance. It appropriates $950,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover curriculum development, instructor compensation, training delivery, and program evaluation. The program must report on participation, outcomes, and recommendations by December 31, 2028, and expires June 30, 2029. This directly affects all Arizona peace officers, their families, and law enforcement agencies through mandated training on occupational stress impacts and wellness strategies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $950,000 for a pilot program funding mental wellness training for peace officers, directly allocating state budget resources to support public safety personnel well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds preventative mental wellness training for peace officers, including stress resiliency and suicide prevention, directly supporting mental health services as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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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

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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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

failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1118: rural hospitals; radiation protection grants

SB 1118 appropriates state funds for a grant program to help rural hospitals cover costs of radiation protection systems. The bill directly affects rural hospitals (defined as those in counties with under 1 million residents) by providing financial assistance for shielding systems that protect staff during medical procedures using radiation. Key provisions require these systems to meet specific standards: equivalent protection to a .25mm lead apron and include real-time dosimetry to measure radiation exposure. The grant program is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for rural hospital radiation protection grants, directly funding a healthcare program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates state funds for rural hospitals to cover radiation protection systems, enhancing staff safety and healthcare infrastructure through direct financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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