SB1227

Arizona SB1227 establishes a gold card exemption for health care providers from prior authorization requirements.

Arizona SB1227 amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to introduce a gold card exemption for participating health care providers from prior authorization requirements. This exemption is granted if a provider submits at least five prior authorization requests for a specific health care service in the preceding six months and achieves an approval rate of at least ninety percent. The exemption is valid for up to six months and can be rescinded by the health care insurer if the provider fails to meet the criteria.