This bill proposes to amend Title 41, chapter 14, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 41-1971, which introduces new procedures for the credentialing and recredentialing of qualified vendors by the Department of Economic Security. Under the new provisions, if the department denies a qualified vendor's application, it must provide the vendor with an opportunity to correct any deficiencies that led to the denial. The vendor will have fourteen business days to address these issues and notify the department in writing, after which the department is required to reevaluate the application.

Additionally, if the application is denied again after reevaluation, the qualified vendor has the right to appeal the decision. The bill also defines key terms such as "credentialing" and "qualified vendor," clarifying the processes and requirements for vendors seeking to contract with the department to provide services to recipients of its programs. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and fairness in the credentialing process for vendors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1971