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AHCCCS Announces Public Comment Period and Public Forums on Emergency Rule Draft Policies for ALTCS HCBS Assessments for Children

Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Pediatrics·Managed Care
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

AHCCCS has opened a 14-day public comment period through November 24, 2025 for emergency rule draft policies affecting ALTCS Home and Community-Based Services assessments for children under 18. The draft policies include revised HCBS needs assessment tools and a new extraordinary care review process for minor members.

Action Required

Action needed
By November 24, 2025: Providers serving ALTCS pediatric members should review the draft policies (1620-17A, 1620-17B, 1620-17C, and ACOM 450) and submit feedback through the AHCCCS Public Comment webpage. Consider attending the policy overview webinars on November 13 or November 17 to understand upcoming changes to HCBS assessments for children that may affect billing and documentation requirements.

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