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Jewish Family and Children's Service of Arizona says Medicaid rates rose about 5% since 2020 while behavioral health providers' costs approached 30%.
September 23, 2026 · Source: Jewish Family and Children's Service of Arizona
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September 23, 2026
OPEN MINDS reports that two selected Arizona Medicaid plans did not complete annual analyses of prior authorization rules for behavioral health services in fiscal 2022-2023.
Primary source: OPEN MINDS
September 23, 2026
Arizona Public Health Association says AHCCCS released a draft request to renew its Section 1115 Medicaid waiver for 2027-2032, with public comment open.
Primary source: Arizona Public Health Association
September 23, 2026
Arizona Senate Bill 1630, a proposed measure, would establish home and community-based services for adults with serious mental illness through AHCCCS.
Primary source: Arizona State Legislature
September 23, 2026
The Arizona Public Health Association says an AHCCCS solicitation brings attention to Arizona’s longstanding lack of secure residential treatment settings.
Primary source: Arizona Public Health Association
September 23, 2026
AHCCCS reports new rural health grant application requests, including prevention programs addressing suicide, trauma and substance use in Arizona.
Primary source: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
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