This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Specifically, it introduces reductions in appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026, including a $(2,000,000) reduction for enrollment freezes for eligible individuals under section 36-2901.07, a $(31,000,000) reduction for individuals without dependent children under section 36-2901.01, and a $(75,000,000) reduction to redirect funds from the hospital assessment fund to cover costs for the traditional Medicaid population. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that notwithstanding section 36-2901.07 and notwithstanding section 36-2901.01 will allow for these appropriations to be reduced despite existing laws. The overall effect of these changes would be a significant financial adjustment to the funding structure of the AHCCCS, impacting the enrollment and services available to certain populations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-241, 15-764, 15-977, 15-741, 15-741.02, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-761, 15-746, 15-808, 42-5029, 42-5029.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-241, 15-764, 15-977, 15-741, 15-741.02, 15-756, 15-756.05, 15-761, 15-746, 15-808, 42-5029, 42-5029.02