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AZ SB1776
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sally Gonzales
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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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