AHCCCS; redeterminations; eligibility verification; report

SB 1398 requires Arizona's AHCCCS (Medicaid) program to verify the eligibility of adults aged 21+ at least every six months starting January 1, 2027, using available data. It directly affects AHCCCS enrollees who must undergo these regular checks to maintain coverage. The bill mandates an annual report by December 1 each year to legislative committees, detailing four specific metrics: new applications received, completed eligibility verifications, applications requiring asset verification, and completed asset verifications from the prior contract year. These provisions aim to standardize eligibility checks and increase transparency in program administration.