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This bill provides appropriations for rate increases in the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) for fiscal year 2025-2026, specifically targeting assisted living centers and skilled nursing facilities. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) will receive $13,592,216 from the state general fund and $63,331,829 from expenditure authority, while the Department of Economic Security will receive $821,989 from the state general fund and $1,504,001 in developmental disabilities Medicaid expenditure authority. These appropriations are designed to support increased funding for long-term care facilities, ensuring better financial resources for these critical healthcare providers. Importantly, the bill includes an exemption from the standard rule that unspent appropriations lapse at the end of the fiscal year, which means these funds can be carried over and used beyond the typical time constraints. This flexibility allows for more strategic financial planning and potential ongoing support for long-term care facilities.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83064