Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2551 — children's health insurance program; redetermination

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2022. Enacted.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 2551 include clarifying that members can maintain eligibility for benefits for a full twelve months, as long as they don’t exceed the age limit during that period. Additionally, it specifies the rules for collecting copayments and premiums based on income levels, as well as the criteria for granting hardship exemptions for members who may struggle to pay. These updates are important because they aim to ensure continuous access to health benefits for eligible individuals while providing flexibility for those facing financial challenges.

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House Engrossed children's health insurance program;
Senate Engrossed House Bill children's health insurance program;
redetermination State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2551 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 36-2982, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
redetermination State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 338 HOUSE BILL 2551 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 36-2982, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
PURSUANT TO 42 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1396a(e)(12) AND 42 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 435.926 AND 457.342, THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL ALLOW A MEMBER WHO IS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS UNDER THIS ARTICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS, UNLESS THE MEMBER EXCEEDS THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY DURING THAT TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD.
SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES AND PURSUANT TO 42 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1396a(e)(12) AND 42 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 435.926 AND 457.342, THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL ALLOW A MEMBER WHO IS DETERMINED ELIGIBLE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS UNDER THIS ARTICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS, UNLESS THE MEMBER EXCEEDS THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY DURING THAT TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD.
The contractors shall only reimburse costs of services or related services provided by or under referral from a primary care physician or primary - 1 - H.B.
The contractors shall only reimburse costs of services or related services - 1 - H.B.
2551 care practitioner participating in the contract in which the member is enrolled, except for emergency services that shall be reimbursed pursuant to section 36-2987.
2551 provided by or under referral from a primary care physician or primary care practitioner participating in the contract in which the member is enrolled, except for emergency services that shall be reimbursed pursuant to section 36-2987.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JULY 5, 2022.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 5, 2022.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to House

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DPA

  9. Senate Second Reading

  10. Senate First Reading

  11. Transmit to Senate

  12. PASSED

  13. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  14. DP

  15. House Second Reading

  16. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 16 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 25 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3002
Unaffiliated 16002
Republican 6100
Total 25104
% of votes cast 83%3%0%13%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Christine Marsh — Yea
Juan Mendez — Not Voting
Karen Fann — Yea
Kelly Townsend — Yea
Lisa Otondo — Yea
Martin Quezada — Yea
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Nancy Barto — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Raquel Terán — Yea
Rebecca Rios — Not Voting
Rick Gray — Yea
Rosanna Gabaldon — Yea
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Tyler Pace — Yea
Victoria Steele — Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Not Voting
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Nay
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 44 Yea · 15 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 30601
Republican 8900
Democrat 6000
Total 441501
% of votes cast 73%25%0%2%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Amish Shah — Yea
Andrea Dalessandro — Yea
Andres Cano — Yea
Athena Salman — Not Voting
Ben Toma — Nay
Brenda Barton — Nay
Christian Solorio — Yea
César Chávez — Yea
Daniel Hernandez — Yea
David L. Cook — Yea
Diego Espinoza — Yea
Domingo DeGrazia — Yea
Jacqueline Parker — Nay
Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren — Yea
Jennifer Jermaine — Yea
Jennifer Longdon — Yea
Jennifer Pawlik — Yea
Joanne Osborne — Yea
Joel John — Yea
John Fillmore — Nay
Judy Burges — Nay
Judy Schwiebert — Yea
Kelli Butler — Yea
Lorenzo Sierra — Yea
Marcelino Quiñonez — Yea
Melody Hernandez — Yea
Michelle Udall — Yea
Morgan Abraham — Yea
Pamela Powers Hannley — Yea
Regina E. Cobb — Yea
Reginald Bolding — Yea
Richard C. Andrade — Yea
Robert Meza — Yea
Russell Bowers — Yea
Steve Kaiser — Yea
Travis W. Grantham — Nay
Walter Blackman — Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
Frank Carroll Republican Nay
Gail Griffin Republican Nay
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Nay
Joseph Chaplik Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Nay
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Nay
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Nay
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Who sponsors HB 2551?
HB 2551 is sponsored by Regina E. Cobb.
What is the current status of HB 2551?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2022. Enacted.
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