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SB 1398

AHCCCS; redeterminations; eligibility verification; report

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Janae Shamp

SB 1398 modifies AHCCCS eligibility redetermination and verification procedures, affecting how Arizona determines and maintains health coverage for 2+ million low-income beneficiaries.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 1398

Legislative bill overview

SB 1398 modifies Arizona's AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) program procedures for eligibility redeterminations and verification. The bill adjusts how the state verifies beneficiary eligibility and conducts periodic reviews of continued coverage status.

Why is this important

AHCCCS serves approximately 2.3 million low-income Arizonans. Changes to redetermination procedures directly affect how quickly people maintain or lose coverage, impacting access to healthcare services and administrative burden on both beneficiaries and the state agency.

Potential points of contention

  • Verification burden: Stricter or more frequent eligibility verification may increase documentation requirements on recipients, particularly vulnerable populations with limited access to required documents
  • Coverage continuity: Changes to redetermination timelines could create gaps in coverage if beneficiaries miss deadlines, affecting continuity of care
  • Administrative cost vs. savings: The bill's cost-benefit analysis—whether administrative efficiency gains justify potential coverage disruptions—may be disputed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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