AHCCCS; applied behavior analysis

HB 2226 requires Arizona's AHCCCS (Medicaid) program to ensure applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children and families are provided in flexible locations without favoring any single setting, such as clinics over home visits. It prohibits the state from paying different rates for ABA services based on delivery location (e.g., clinic vs. home), though mileage reimbursement for rural travel remains allowed. This directly affects AHCCCS-covered ABA providers and families seeking services for children with developmental needs. The bill aims to remove financial barriers that previously limited service options for families.