appropriation; AHCCCS; provider increases

HB 2452 allocates $15 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, followed by $7.5 million each for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, from Arizona's state general fund to provide increased payments to home and community-based services providers. These providers directly serve elderly Arizonans and individuals with physical disabilities who receive care through Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS). The bill establishes specific annual funding amounts to support these providers, aiming to improve their financial stability. This is a direct funding allocation with no additional program requirements or procedural changes.