The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing new provisions related to the Parents as Paid Caregivers Program (PPCG) and enhancing oversight of attendant care services. Key updates include prohibiting parents from billing for services when the child is not present or for tasks typically performed by a parent of a child without disabilities. The bill also requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Department of Economic Security (DES) to provide quarterly reports on service utilization, implement a standardized assessment tool for care needs, and restrict the hours during which parents can provide care. Additionally, the bill mandates legislative approval for any future amendments to the Section 1115 demonstration waiver that expand eligibility or services beyond current authorizations and removes the requirement for AHCCCS to submit a waiver amendment request to implement a 20-hour per week limit for the PPCG. It also increases funding for the Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Program and requires a special audit of the PPCG's implementation. Overall, these changes aim to improve accountability and oversight in the provision of care services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2901.06, 41-723, 36-3312
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-723, 36-2970.02, 36-3311, 36-3312