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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
AHCCCS; teledentistry; report
Purpose
Requires the Director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to submit an annual report on the total number of AHCCCS members under the age of 21 who received teledentistry services in the preceding year.
Background
AHCCCS contractors must provide medically necessary dental services to members that include: 1) emergency dental care and extractions, in a maximum annual amount of $1,000 per member who is at least 21 years old; and 2) for persons treated at an Indian Health Service or tribal facility, adult dental services that are eligible for a Federal Medical Assistance Percentage of 100 percent and that exceed the $1,000 annual cap (A.R.S. § 36-2907). AHCCCS members under the age of 21 are eligible to receive routine dental care and AHCCCS must implement teledentistry services for these members (AHCCCS; A.R.S. § 2907.13).
Teledentistry means the use of data transmitted through interactive audio, video or data communications for the purposes of examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, consultation and directing the delivery of treatment by dentists and dental providers (A.R.S. § 36-3611).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires, by December 31 of each year, the Director of AHCCCS to submit an annual report containing the number of members under the age of 21 who received teledentistry services in the preceding year to the:
a) Governor;
b) President of the Senate;
c) Speaker of the House of Representatives; and
d) Secretary of State.
2. Makes conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 10, 2025
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