The proposed bill would update current Arizona health care statutes by introducing new requirements and extending existing programs. It mandates the Department of Health Services to add Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel by October 1, 2027, or within two years of its inclusion in the federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel. Additionally, it delays the repeal of the Collaborative Care Uptake Fund and the Arizona Nurse Education Investment Pilot Program until July 1, 2027. The bill also expands AHCCCS services to include traditional healing, removes exclusions for speech therapy and cochlear implants for individuals over 21, and implements limited benefit coverage for incarcerated individuals prior to release.

Moreover, the bill modifies funding and contribution requirements for the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) and Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments, including the collection of county contributions and compliance with federal maintenance of effort requirements. It establishes specific DSH payment amounts, modifies the definition of "tribal facility," and introduces provisions for the Health Care Interoperability Grant Program. The bill also requires annual reporting on mental health medication costs and utilization, ensuring enhanced financial management and accountability in Arizona's health care funding while improving access to services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-694, 36-1802, 36-2907, 36-2939, 36-2981, 36-2989, 36-693, 12-2801, 12-2802, 35-190, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2938, 36-551, 36-591, 36-401, 36-2934, 32-1645, 36-562, 38-651, 93-638, 36-3401, 36-1803, 36-1804, 36-1805, 36-1806, 36-1807
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-145, 36-694, 36-1802, 36-2907, 36-2939, 36-2981, 36-2989, 36-693, 12-2801, 12-2802, 35-190, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2938, 36-551, 36-591, 36-401, 36-2934, 32-1645, 36-562, 38-651, 93-638, 36-3401, 36-1803, 36-1804, 36-1805, 36-1806, 36-1807
House Engrossed Version: 36-145, 36-694, 36-1802, 36-2907, 36-2939, 36-2981, 36-2989, 36-693, 12-2801, 12-2802, 35-190, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2938, 36-551, 36-591, 36-401, 36-2934, 32-1645, 36-562, 38-651, 93-638, 36-3401, 36-1803, 36-1804, 36-1805, 36-1806, 36-1807
Chaptered Version: 36-145, 36-694, 36-1802, 36-2907, 36-2939, 36-2981, 36-2989, 36-693, 12-2801, 12-2802, 35-190, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2938, 36-551, 36-591, 36-401, 36-2934, 32-1645, 36-562, 38-651, 93-638, 36-3401, 36-1803, 36-1804, 36-1805, 36-1806, 36-1807