The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes related to 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 would insert language to define "urban Indian organization" as an organization 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 would make a technical correction regarding the language used to refer to individuals eligible for limited benefit coverage prior to their release from correctional facilities, changing "the individuals'" to "each individual's." 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