This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the Arizona health care cost containment system. It introduces a new requirement for the director to apply annually to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for waivers or amendments to the current section 1115 waiver. This application would specifically aim to authorize payments for covered services provided to American Indian or Alaskan native members by participating Indian health services facilities or tribal-operated facilities, particularly for services that were eliminated or limited in the state plan since September 2010, including essential dental services.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding limited benefit coverage for incarcerated individuals. It replaces the phrase "the individuals'" with "each individual's" to clarify the language. Furthermore, it adds a new provision allowing the administration to make payments for the same covered services to American Indian or Alaskan native members, contingent upon approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This change aims to enhance access to necessary health services for these populations while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2903.18, 36-2907, 93-638