The bill SB1081 proposes to continue the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) until July 1, 2029, with a retroactive effect starting from July 1, 2023. AHCCCS is Arizona's Medicaid agency, responsible for providing healthcare programs to qualifying residents, managing healthcare services, preventing fraud, and coordinating benefits, among other duties.

The bill also includes a provision to repeal AHCCCS on January 1, 2030. This continuation and subsequent repeal would not have any anticipated fiscal impact on the state's General Fund. The bill would become effective on the general effective date, with the continuation of AHCCCS being retroactive as specified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3023.01, 41-3029.06
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-3023.01, 41-3029.06