House of Representatives

H.B. 2344

health care liens; contract amount

Sponsors: Representatives May, Weason, Knaperek, Allen, Carpenter

DPA	Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance
X	Caucus and COW
	As Passed the House

HB 2344 prohibits a provider of health care or ambulance services from collecting liens for charges in excess of the contract amount between the service provider and a health insurer or health care service organization (HCSO).

History

A.R.S. 33-931 was amended by Laws 1999, Chapter 309. The legislation established that in the event that a county maintains, operates or provides health care services, it is entitled to an assignment for the customary charges of the care rendered to an injured person on claims of liability. The lien entitlements and assignment are applicable to customary charges by hospitals or ambulance companies.

Provisions

· Prohibits a provider of health care or ambulance services from collecting liens for charges in excess of the contract amount between the provider of health services and a health insurer or HCSO.

· States that a provider lien for amounts in excess of the contract rate are not enforceable.

HB 2344 passed the Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee amended as follows:

· Removes ambulance services from being prohibited from collecting liens for charges in excess of the contract amount.

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· 44th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 March 7, 2001

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