health care; 2024-2025

HB 2903 amends Arizona Revised Statutes to establish and maintain funding mechanisms for indigent medical care and long-term care services across state counties. The bill outlines specific rules for how much each county must contribute to these health programs, including a cap on contributions based on local property tax rates and special protections for counties with significant Native American populations. It also sets a requirement that the state covers 50% of any year-over-year increase in nonfederal long-term care costs, while detailing how the state treasurer will withhold funds from non-compliant counties to ensure program financing. Ultimately, this legislation defines the financial responsibilities of local governments and the state in providing essential healthcare services to low-income residents.