PHOENIX (AP) — Individuals and employers in Arizona would be able to buy health insurance policies across state lines under legislation that would excuse out-of-state insurers — and possibly in-state providers — from the state's coverage mandates.
The House on Wednesday approved, 37-21, a Senate-passed bill to allow insurers licensed outside Arizona to offer and sell policies in the state.
The House broadened the bill to also allow insurers licensed by Arizona to drop specific mandated coverage if an out-of-state company doesn't provide the mandated coverage in a policy issued in Arizona.
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