This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) by amending section 36-2943. The current law outlines the procedures for subcontracting services and payment processes for providers, including the adjudication of claims for authorized services. The bill introduces new provisions that require the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and its program contractors to continue processing claims and making payments under the previous owner's certification number when there is a change of ownership of a licensed skilled nursing or assisted living facility. This ensures that services rendered to ALTCS members are not disrupted during the transition of ownership.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the current or new owner must provide written notice to the administration at least sixty days prior to the anticipated change of ownership and respond to provider enrollment requests within ten business days. The bill also makes technical changes to existing language, such as clarifying the interest accrual on unpaid claims and ensuring that the competitive bid process is followed unless specific conditions are met. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the claims processing during ownership transitions and enhance communication between facility owners and the administration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2943
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-2943
House Engrossed Version: 36-2943