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AZ SB1776

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sally Gonzales

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Expands Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS) coverage of traditional healing services to include those delivered by or through urban Indian organizations, in addition to Indian Health Service and tribal facilities already authorized
  • Defines "urban Indian organization" as an organization in Arizona that receives Indian Health Services funding pursuant to 25 United States Code chapter 18
  • Applies the expansion to both general AHCCCS health services (Section 36-2907) and long-term care system services (Section 36-2939)
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements that members must qualify for services through Indian Health Service or a tribal facility per federal participation conditions (42 CFR 136.12)
  • Coverage remains subject to approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and available funding

Legislative Description

Traditional healing services; AHCCCS

Definitions

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2026
Appropriations3/16/2026
Health and Human Services3/11/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Health and Human Services2/5/2026

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