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AZ HB2608

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Melody Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Removes the five-year lifetime benefit limit for able-bodied adults under AHCCCS that was tied to work requirement compliance.

  • 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.

  • Defines "work requirement" to include requiring members to become employed, actively seek employment, or attend school or job training programs.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2021
Health and Human Services2/3/2021

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