medicaid

Consuelo Hernandez Takes on the State's Mental Health Crisis, One Bill at a Time

For State Representative Consuelo Hernandez (D-AZ), fixing Arizona's broken mental health system isn't just policy; it's personal to the families…

2 days ago

Kris Mayes and Warren Petersen Clash as Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scandal Escalates

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) and state Senate President Warren Petersen (R-AZ) are in an open dispute, and at the…

2 weeks ago

Carine Werner Takes Tribal Medicaid Fraud Case to Federal Prosecutors

Senator Carine Werner (R-AZ) is taking her fight against alleged Medicaid fraud directly to federal prosecutors, armed with what she…

3 weeks ago

David Schweikert Pushes for Anti-Medicaid Home Fraud Bill in Response to Exposé

Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) pushed for the passage of his Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Acton social media in…

1 month ago

Arizona Republicans Call The State Budget Tax Relief, Democrats Call It a Gut Job

Arizona Republicans passed a $17.9 billion state budget Monday, setting up a showdown with Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) over starkly…

1 month ago

David Schweikert Introduces Bill Combating Home Health Fraud

Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to combat home healthcare fraud by tightening eligibility requirements for administering Medicaid home…

2 months ago

Janae Shamp Leads Bill to End Insurance Vaccine Payment Penalties

Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ), a nurse and former healthcare worker, has sponsored senate bill 1212, a legislation now advancing through…

3 months ago

Arizona Lawmakers Weigh Impact of Arizona’s Secure Benefits Integrity Act

A new proposal in the Arizona Legislature is drawing strong criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who say it would remove health…

3 months ago

Juan Ciscomani Promotes 'Dignity, Independence, and Opportunity' for Disabled Workers

A new federal law will allow disabled workers to continue their careers past the age of 65 without sacrificing critical…

4 months ago

Trump Launches TrumpRx for Affordable Prescriptions

The Trump administration unveiled TrumpRx.gov on Feb.5, a direct-to-consumer website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs at a…

4 months ago

AG Kris Mayes Joins Coalition Standing With Minnesota Against Federal Data Demands

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) has joined 21 additional state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal officials regarding…

4 months ago

Trump Admin Cuts Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent…

5 months ago

Federal Restrictions on Gender‑Affirming Care May Challenge Arizona Providers

The House of Representatives voted 215–201 on Thursday to approve a bill Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) sponsored, blocking Medicaid funding…

6 months ago

House Passes First Ban on Gender Affirming Care, Arizona Officials Voice Support

WASHINGTON– The House of Representatives passed legislation addressing gender-affirming care by a vote of 216-211. Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ) and…

6 months ago

Carine Werner Leads Third Investigation Into $2.8 Billion Medicaid Fraud

Arizona State Senator Carine Werner, who chairs the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, has called a third oversight hearing…

7 months ago

SNAKEBITE— 10.7.25— Schweikert on Shutdown— Grijalva Waiting for Swearing-In— Gallego & Kelly, Petersen, Medicaid Chief, Much More...

Schweikert on Shutdown Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) expressed concern over the ongoing government shutdown in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with…

8 months ago

GOP Raises Concerns Over Arizona Medicaid Chief Operating with Expired Medical License

Arizona House Republican leaders are raising serious concerns after discovering that the Chief Medical Officer of AHCCCS, the state's Medicaid…

8 months ago

Planned Parenthood Arizona Suspends Medicaid Services

Planned Parenthood Arizona announced it will no longer provide services to patients using Medicaid. The decision affects cancer screenings, STI…

8 months ago