CMS has given Arizona lawmakers approval to begin rejecting applications to its state Medicaid program, also known as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, beginning this Friday, according to a Yuma Sun news report.
Arizona's newly approved plan would save the state an estimated $500 million and includes a provision that allow the state Medicaid program to turn away childless adult applicants. Those who are already enrolled, however, can remain in the program, according to the news report.
The state plan's other provisions, which will go into effect in October, include freezing enrollment for individuals who earn more than 75 percent of the federal poverty level and a 25-day cap for hospital inpatient care.
Tim Hogan of the Center for Law in the Public Interest attempted to stop implementation of the state plan by requesting a retraining order in Maricopa County Superior Court. However, the high court judge rejected that request since no one seeking care through the program had yet been turned away, though he has agreed to hear more arguments next month on the planned AHCCC changes.
Read the Yuma Sun news report about the AHCCC.
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Arizona's newly approved plan would save the state an estimated $500 million and includes a provision that allow the state Medicaid program to turn away childless adult applicants. Those who are already enrolled, however, can remain in the program, according to the news report.
The state plan's other provisions, which will go into effect in October, include freezing enrollment for individuals who earn more than 75 percent of the federal poverty level and a 25-day cap for hospital inpatient care.
Tim Hogan of the Center for Law in the Public Interest attempted to stop implementation of the state plan by requesting a retraining order in Maricopa County Superior Court. However, the high court judge rejected that request since no one seeking care through the program had yet been turned away, though he has agreed to hear more arguments next month on the planned AHCCC changes.
Read the Yuma Sun news report about the AHCCC.
Related Articles on Arizona Medicaid:
Arizona High Court Won't Stop Medicaid Cuts or Rule on Enrollment Freeze
HHS Approves First Planned Arizona Medicaid Cut
Public Interest Law Firms Ready Suit Over Arizona Medicaid Cuts