appropriation; AHCCCS; provider increase

HB 2403 allocates $7.5 million annually from Arizona's state general fund for four fiscal years (2026-2027 through 2029-2030) to increase payments to home and community-based service providers under Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS). This funding directly supports providers who serve elderly Arizonans and individuals with physical disabilities, enabling them to offer services like in-home care and support. The bill specifically targets higher reimbursement rates for these providers, ensuring they receive additional state funding for eligible services. It is a budgetary measure with no policy changes beyond the specified funding allocation.