Arizona prior authorization laws (2026)
General reference compiled from public statutes and the AMA state-law chart. This is not legal advice. Statutes change; confirm the current law before relying on it.
Patient-protection mandates
Retrospective Denial Prohibition
A plan cannot rescind or modify a PA after the provider renders care in good faith pursuant to the authorization.
A.R.S. § 20-2803 · sourceFrequently asked questions
What prior authorization patient protections does Arizona have?
Arizona law includes retrospective denial prohibition. Each is grounded in a specific statute (see above).
Other states
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