Arizona 2022 Regular Session

Arizona House Bill HB2218

Introduced

1/24/22

Caption

Medical services; purchase; study committee

Impact

The study committee created by HB 2218 will be tasked with researching and providing recommendations on implementing a medical services purchase program. The committee's activities may involve conducting fact-finding tours and holding public hearings, thus ensuring community involvement in the legislative process. Importantly, this committee aims to address potential barriers to accessing healthcare and explore viable solutions which could reshape how medical services are purchased and provided in Arizona.

Summary

House Bill 2218 establishes a Medical Services Purchase Program Study Committee aimed at exploring the feasibility of a program that allows individuals to access insurance coverage through Arizona's existing Medicaid program. The committee is composed of a diverse group, including representatives from the House and Senate, healthcare organizations, small businesses, and various advocacy groups. This diversity is intended to bring multiple perspectives to the discussions regarding access to medical services in Arizona.

Contention

One potential point of contention surrounding HB 2218 may arise from differing opinions on the approach to healthcare reform. While proponents may argue that a medical services purchase program could enhance accessibility and affordability for residents, opponents could raise concerns about the implications for the state's budget and existing Medicaid structure. The deliberations may also reveal deeper ideological divides on how to handle healthcare, particularly regarding the state's role in regulating and providing access to such services.

Latest HB2218 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AZ HB2652

Study committee; justice involved veterans

AZ SB1397

Paid leave; study committee; reports

AZ HB2142

Move over law study committee

AZ HB2760

Study committee; Holocaust; other genocides

AZ SB1444

Governor's mansion; study committee

AZ HB2796

Study committee; human trafficking; report

AZ SB1443

Corrections oversight; committee

AZ HB2363

Study committee; educator health insurance

AZ HB2058

Yuma water banking; study committee

AZ HB2848

Mixed-income housing study committee

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