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This bill establishes a new Home and Community-Based Services Program for adults in Arizona who are seriously mentally ill, aiming to provide an alternative to institutionalization. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration (AHCCCS) will develop and seek federal approval for this program, which will offer services like attendant care, supervised community living, and medication administration, comparable to existing long-term care services but tailored for behavioral health needs. Eligibility will be based on a serious mental illness diagnosis, a specific long-term level of care determined by AHCCCS, the need for community-based services to avoid institutionalization, and financial criteria that allow for income up to 300% of the federal Supplemental Security Income benefit rate, with provisions for qualified income trusts. The program will initially serve up to 250 members, with priority given to individuals with complex needs such as those under court orders, recently discharged from facilities, or experiencing homelessness, and AHCCCS will provide regular updates on implementation and an annual report on program outcomes and fiscal impact.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85263