The proposed bill would update current Arizona health care statutes by mandating the inclusion of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the state's newborn screening panel, requiring this addition by October 1, 2027, or within two years of its inclusion in the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It would also delay the repeal of the Collaborative Care Uptake Fund and the Arizona Nurse Education Investment Pilot Program until July 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill would expand services covered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to include traditional healing services, remove exclusions for speech therapy and cochlear implants for individuals over 21, and implement limited benefit coverage for incarcerated individuals prior to their release.

Moreover, the bill introduces new provisions regarding county contributions to the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) and Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments, including compliance with federal maintenance of effort requirements and specific DSH payment amounts for hospitals. It also modifies definitions related to county contributions, repeals the requirement for federal grants for family planning services, and continues the Health Care Interoperability Grant Program. The bill emphasizes transparency in mental health medication costs and utilization through annual reporting, while ensuring that certain amendments to the Arizona health care cost containment system's 1115 demonstration waiver are exempt from new statutory provisions. Overall, these updates aim to enhance health care services, funding structures, and accountability within Arizona's health care system.

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