ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2228: AHCCCS; annual waiver; applicability.

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cook, LD 8

BILL STATUS: Chaptered

Abstract

Relating to Waiver exemptions.

Provisions

1. Exempts American Indians and Alaskan Natives from Waiver work requirements and lifetime limits if they are eligible to receive care through IHS or another tribal entity. (Sec. 1)

2. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

AHCCCS is required to submit an annual Waiver to CMS which would impose work requirements and a five-year lifetime limit on able-bodied Medicaid recipients by March 30th. Work requirements include being employed, actively seeking employment or attending a job training program or working at least 20 hours per week. The Waiver amendment requires AHCCCS to confirm changes in family income and impose a one-year ban if requirements are not met. The Waiver provides work requirement exemptions for an individual who is:

·   At least nineteen and attending high school;

· The sole caregiver of a child under six years of age;

· Receiving long-term disability benefits; or

· Physically or mentally unfit for employment.

Additional Waiver exemptions pertaining to the five-year limit include an individual who is:

· Pregnant;

· Employed full time and still meets income requirements; and

· Medicaid eligible pursuant to statute. (A.R.S. § 36-2903.09)

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· Fifty-third Legislature                          HB 2228

· Second Regular Session                       Version 4: Chaptered

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