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SB 1115

AHCCCS; remote work; prohibition

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Hildy Angius and 4 co-sponsors

SB 1115 prohibits AHCCCS employees from working remotely, requiring all staff to work in-person, potentially affecting recruitment and operational flexibility.

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Bill Summary · SB 1115

Legislative bill overview

SB 1115 would prohibit the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) from allowing remote work arrangements for its employees. The bill appears designed to require in-person work for state healthcare program staff, potentially affecting administrative and clinical positions within the system.

Why is this important

Remote work policies directly impact employee recruitment, retention, and operational flexibility for a major state health insurance program serving low-income Arizonans. This restriction could influence AHCCCS's ability to attract and maintain qualified staff, particularly in competitive labor markets, while potentially increasing overhead costs associated with physical office infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Workforce competitiveness: Healthcare agencies nationwide have adopted remote work to compete for talent; this prohibition may disadvantage AHCCCS recruitment against private and federal employers offering flexible arrangements
  • Operational efficiency: Some administrative functions (data entry, customer service, claims processing) may operate effectively remotely; the blanket prohibition eliminates case-by-case flexibility
  • Pandemic preparedness: Remote work capability proved essential during COVID-19 for continuity of essential health services; this removes that contingency option

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

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