If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding eligibility for the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) by requiring that individuals must have a psychiatric condition, medical condition, or developmental disability—either alone or in combination with other conditions—to qualify for institutional services or home and community-based services. This change would replace the existing requirement that only nonpsychiatric medical conditions or developmental disabilities qualify for such services.

Additionally, the bill would remove the specific reference to "nonpsychiatric" conditions and clarify that both psychiatric and medical conditions can be considered in determining the necessity for care provided in nursing or intermediate care facilities. The bill also mandates the establishment of a uniform preadmission screening program to assess the needs of applicants, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of their functional, medical, nursing, social, and developmental requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2936