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CMS Grants Approval of ARPA HCBS Spending Plan
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 19, 2022
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
CMS approved Arizona's HCBS spending plan, providing a temporary 10 percentage point increase in federal funding for Medicaid home and community-based services and behavioral health programs through March 31, 2022. This enhanced funding is available through the American Rescue Plan Act and requires Arizona State Legislature approval before implementation.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams outside Arizona. Arizona Medicaid providers should monitor AHCCCS communications for specific implementation details and billing guidance as the state obtains legislative approval for programmatic changes.