The bill SB1081 aims to continue the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) for an additional six years, retroactively effective from July 1, 2023, until July 1, 2029. It includes a provision that will repeal AHCCCS on January 1, 2030. This legislation is a response to the sunset review process, which recommended the continuation of AHCCCS, ensuring that the program remains operational and accessible to qualifying Arizona residents.

In contrast to current law, which does not specify a termination date for AHCCCS, this bill explicitly sets a termination date of July 1, 2029, and outlines that Title 36, chapter 29, along with the new section, will be repealed on January 1, 2030. The bill also includes a purpose statement and is designed to take effect on the general effective date, with the retroactive provision mentioned. There is no anticipated fiscal impact on the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

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