1. A. Breast cancer. Coverage for treatment for breast cancer under this Article shall conclude on the last provider visit for the specific treatment of the cancer or at the end of hormonal therapy for the cancer, whichever is later. For purposes of this subsection treatment means:

   1. 1. Lumpectomy or surgical removal of breast cancer;
   2. 2. Chemotherapy;
   3. 3. Radiation therapy; and
   4. 4. A treatment for breast cancer that, as determined by the AHCCCS Administration, is considered the standard of care as supported by a peer-reviewed study published in a medical journal.

2. B. Pre-cancerous cervical lesion. Coverage for treatment for a pre-cancerous cervical lesion under this Article, including moderate or severe cervical dysplasia or carcinoma in situ, shall conclude on the last provider visit for specific treatment for the pre-cancerous lesion. For purposes of this subsection treatment means:

   1. 1. Conization;
   2. 2. LEEP;
   3. 3. Cryotherapy; and
   4. 4. A treatment for pre-cancerous cervical lesion that, as determined by the AHCCCS Administration, is considered the standard of care as supported by a peer-reviewed study published in a medical journal.

3. C. Cervical cancer. Coverage for treatment for cervical cancer under this Article shall conclude on the last provider visit for the specific treatment for the cancer. For purposes of this subsection treatment means:

   1. 1. Surgery;
   2. 2. Radiation therapy;
   3. 3. Chemotherapy; and
   4. 4. A treatment for cervical cancer that, as determined by the AHCCCS Administration, is considered the standard of care as supported by a peer-reviewed study published in a medical journal.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5814, effective December 6, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4488, effective January 6, 2007 (Supp. 06-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 1838 (June 6, 2025), effective July 14, 2025 (Supp. 25-2).