health care; 2026-2027
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill makes changes to Arizona law related to overdose and disease prevention programs, establishes a rural health transformation fund, modifies health coverage for state employees and their dependents, and addresses funding for the Arizona long-term care system and AHCCCS. Specifically, it expands access to syringe disposal programs, creates a fund for rural healthcare initiatives, adjusts health insurance contributions for state employees, and allocates disproportionate share payments to hospitals. It also includes provisions related to dementia services and eligibility determination for AHCCCS.
Key provisions
- Establishes and expands overdose and disease prevention programs, including syringe disposal, educational materials, and naloxone access.
- Creates the Arizona Rural Health Transformation Fund to support rural healthcare initiatives.
- Modifies health insurance coverage for state employees and their dependents, including changes to premiums and eligibility.
- Adjusts county contributions to the Arizona long-term care system for fiscal year 2026-2027.
- Allocates disproportionate share payments to qualifying hospitals.
- Establishes a dementia services program within the Department of Health Services.
- Provides for a pilot coverage program for traditional healing services at urban Indian health organizations.
- Includes provisions for reviewing member eligibility and addressing potential changes in circumstances.
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