Arizona seeks 1115 waiver amendment to allow permanent extension of parents as paid caregivers

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is in the process of requesting an amendment to the state’s active 1115 demonstration that would provide permanent payments to parents who act as paid caregivers for their minor children. In the demonstration, AHCCCS also seeks to create homecare training and family support services as part of its benefits package. Read the full article.