This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) by allowing traditional healing services to be delivered through urban Indian organizations, in addition to the existing options of the Indian Health Service and tribal facilities. Specifically, it adds language to define "urban Indian organization" as an entity in Arizona that receives federal Indian Health Services funding. This change aims to expand access to traditional healing services for eligible members of AHCCCS and ALTCS.

Additionally, the bill makes a technical change by clarifying the language regarding the implementation of limited benefit coverage for incarcerated individuals and committed youth, specifying "each individual's" expected release date instead of using the plural form. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the delivery of culturally relevant health services while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2907, 36-2939, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2981
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-2907, 36-2939, 89-97, 36-2901, 36-2931, 36-2908, 36-2901.08, 36-2901.09, 36-2201, 36-2981