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AZ HB2608
Bill
Status
2/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Melody Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Repeals existing work requirement provisions from Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-2903.09 that required able-bodied adults to become employed, actively seek employment, or attend school/job training for at least 20 hours per week to receive AHCCCS benefits.
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Removes the five-year lifetime benefit limit for able-bodied adults under AHCCCS that was tied to work requirement compliance.
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Adds new section 36-2903.14 prohibiting the administration from implementing any waiver that imposes work requirements on AHCCCS members as a condition of receiving services.
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Defines "work requirement" to include requiring members to become employed, actively seek employment, or attend school or job training programs.
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Maintains existing exemptions for American Indians and Alaska natives who receive services through Indian health programs.
Legislative Description
AHCCCS work requirement; repeal
Ahcccs
Last Action
House read second time
2/4/2021