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AZ SB1398

AZ SB1398
AHCCCS; redeterminations; eligibility verification; report


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Introduced
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending title 36, chapter 29, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 36-2929.01; relating to the Arizona health care cost containment system.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), mandates that starting January 1, 2027, AHCCCS must re-evaluate the eligibility of all adults aged 21 and older at least every six months, using available data to confirm they still qualify for the program. Additionally, AHCCCS will be required to submit an annual report by December 1st to various legislative leaders and health committees, detailing the number of new applications received, the number of eligibility verifications completed, and for programs requiring asset verification, the number of applications and verifications related to assets in the preceding contract year.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/23/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84952
SENATE - Health and Human Services https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538090
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/20/2026 HHS As Passed Committee https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/538156
SENATE - Health and Human Services https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537758
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/16/2026 HHS https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537474
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1398p.htm
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