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AZ HB2362

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mariana Sandoval

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Adds new section allowing persons unable to provide documented verification of qualified alien status to apply for Title XIX (Medicaid) eligibility under AHCCCS if otherwise eligible and receive all prescribed services.

  • Amends section 36-2903.03 to remove language restricting undocumented noncitizens to emergency-only services, making full AHCCCS services available to eligible undocumented individuals.

  • Eliminates the previous subsection that limited noncitizens without qualified alien documentation to emergency services only under federal law.

  • Maintains existing reporting requirements for the AHCCCS administration to submit annual reports on immigration status verification using the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program and fraud discovery.

Legislative Description

AHCCCS; undocumented individuals

Public Health And Safety - Title 36

Last Action

House read second time

1/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/22/2024
Appropriations1/22/2024
Health and Human Services1/22/2024

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