SB1838

2026-2027; health care

Introduced·4/27/26

Arizona SB1838 amends health care provisions, including disproportionate share payments, county contributions, and mental health medication.

Arizona SB1838 amends health care provisions for fiscal year 2026-2027. It mandates disproportionate share payments for the Arizona State Hospital and private qualifying hospitals, with specific allocations based on county population. The bill outlines county contributions for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and the Arizona Long-Term Care System, with provisions for withholding funds if counties fail to meet their obligations.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Passed

History

May 4

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (5-3-1-0)

May 4

Senate

Senate minority caucus: Do pass

May 4

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass