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Please take a few moments to connect with your elected leaders in Arizona on the following proposed legislation.
As always, we welcome your comments, questions and suggestions. Please contact us by phone (480) 491-0540 or email info@ahpco.org. |
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Action Requested on State Bill HB 2099
Reinstate the Medicaid Hospice Benefit
This bill is being considered in the Arizona State Legislature (it is currently in Rules and HMLR) and will assist in reinstating the hospice benefit under AHCCCS. The bill is currently moving through the committees, please contact your state representatives today - it is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Click here to view the documents for the bill (Bill Versions and Bill Summary/Fact Sheets).
- Find your Representatives
Please Use Your Home Address (Not Work) to find your district. Click here to find your representatives.
- Review the Talking Points
The Milliman Studies show that hospice services save the states $282 million annually, approximately $7,000 per hospice-eligible beneficiary, End-of-Life hospitalizations can cost approximately $3,000-4,000/day for most non-surgical/non-trauma ICU stays. States have the additional costs of pharmaceutical treatments when hospice services are not covered. Click here to view the study.
AHCCCS in September 2010 recognized that this benefit would save approximately $160,000 - they encouraged acute care contractors to work with hospices to reduce costs.
- Tell the Story - Email or Call Your Elected Official
Share a personal story about a patient and family that have been or will be impacted by this legislation.
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