The bill HB2903/SB1741 proposes significant amendments to Arizona's health care laws as part of the FY 2025 state budget reconciliation. It requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to report unspent funds from the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) Fund and allows hospital assessments to finance behavioral health services for eligible individuals. The bill also mandates annual reports on mental health medication costs and utilization, exempts AHCCCS from rulemaking for two years regarding hospital assessments, and sets a repeal timeline for this funding mechanism by July 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill specifies county contributions to the ALTCS Fund, introduces a Collaborative Care Uptake Fund with a deadline for fund usage, and outlines procedures for the State Treasurer to manage county contributions, including withholding payments for non-compliance. It establishes exact contribution amounts for each county for FY 2025, mandates monthly payments, and allows adjustments based on excess contributions. Overall, the bill aims to improve financial accountability, transparency, and efficiency in health care funding while ensuring compliance with federal requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-292
House Engrossed Version: 11-292
Chaptered Version: 11-292