Purpose
Per A.R.S. 36-2902.01 the AACIHC is established…to give tribal governments, tribal organizations and urban Indian health care organizations in this state, representation in shaping Medicaid and health care policies and laws that impact the populations they serve.
2024 Legislative Priorities & Updates
Every year, the Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care (AACIHC) creates a legislative agenda comprising of priorities that will positively impact the Indian healthcare system. This year two legislative priorities are being advocated for and tracked, and one administrative priority has been identified. Ensure you stay updated with our weekly updates and by signing up on the Request to Speak (RTS) System.
2024 Legislative Priorities
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Oral Health for Adults: Lifting Medicaid Caps for Tribal and Indian Health Services (IHS) Health Care Facilities |
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Support Solutions to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples in Arizona
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Currently Introduced MMIP Bills (more to come):
HB2597 - Adult Protective Services; Reporting; Records
HB2560 - Sober Living; Behavioral Health; Licensure
2024 Administrative Priorities
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) for Medicaid Members with Type 2 Diabetes |
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AHCCCS Pharmacy/OptumRx Prior Authorization Guide Pharmacy Item of Interest: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Link: Summary: Pages 357 to 364 list current AHCCCS prior authorization guidelines for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). CGMs are covered for both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics, so long as the criteria listed within the PA Guide for OptumRx is met. While there is no requirement for CGMs to be covered by Medicaid agencies nationally, AHCCCS has implemented coverage under certain circumstances, as outlined in the PA guide.
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