ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

House: HHS DPA/SE 11-1-0-0

HB2083: health coverage; diabetes; monitor; supplies

S/E: same subject

Sponsor: Representative Bliss, LD 1

Caucus & COW

Summary of the Strike-Everything Amendment to HB 2083

Overview

Expands the list of equipment and supplies that health benefit plans must cover for diabetes.

History

An accountable health plan is an entity that is approved by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institution that offers issues, or otherwise provides health benefit plans (A.R.S. § 20-2301).

Any health benefits plan that is offered by an accountable health plan and provides coverage for diabetes must also provide coverage for equipment and supplies that are medically necessary and prescribed by a health care provider. These include: 1) blood glucose monitors; 2) blood glucose monitors for the legally blind; 3) test strips for glucose monitors and visual reading and urine testing strips; 4) insulin preparations and glucagon; 5) insulin cartridges; 6) drawing up devices and monitors for the visually impaired; 7) injection aids; 8) insulin cartridges for the legally blind; 9) syringes and lancets including automatic lancing devices; 10) prescribed oral agents for controlling blood sugar that are included on the plan formulary; 11) podiatric appliances for prevention of complications associated with diabetes to the extent coverage is required under Medicare; and 12) any other device, medication, equipment or supply for which coverage is required under Medicare by January 1, 1999 (A.R.S. § 20-2325).

Provisions

1. Requires any health benefit plans offered by an accountable health plan that provides coverage for diabetes to also provide coverage for:

a. traditional and smart insulin pens;

b. injectable medications for controlling blood sugar that are included on the plan formulary;

c. adjunctive and nonadjunctive continuous glucose monitors, including relevant transmitters, sensors, readers, receivers and skin heath supplies; and

d. insulin pumps, including automated insulin delivery systems and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion devices. (Sec.1)

2. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec.1)

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