The proposed bill updates current statutes by establishing the Seriously Mentally Ill Enhanced Residential Treatment Pilot Program (Pilot Program) within the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Key updates include the requirement for the Department of Health Services to license enhanced residential treatment facilities and adopt operational rules, as well as the introduction of a grievance and appeal process for members. The bill also mandates annual reporting on program metrics and prohibits members from being enrolled in the Arizona long-term care system simultaneously. Additionally, it applies existing ALTCS requirements to the Pilot Program and allows for the establishment of qualified trusts for individuals exceeding income eligibility thresholds. In terms of deletions, the bill removes outdated definitions and provisions related to various health care institutions, streamlining the focus on enhanced treatment facilities. It also repeals the pilot program three years after federal approval, ensuring that the program is subject to legislative oversight and compliance with federal standards. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of mental health services for individuals with serious mental illness while ensuring structured support and regulatory compliance.

Statutes affected:
House Engrossed Version: 36-401, 36-425.10, 36-2935, 36-405, 36-2939, 36-550, 36-2907.06, 36-151, 36-551, 36-2915, 36-2916, 36-2901
Chaptered Version: 36-401, 36-425.10, 36-2935, 36-405, 36-2939, 36-550, 36-2907.06, 36-151, 36-551, 36-2915, 36-2916, 36-2901