Arizona Lawmakers Call for Reopening of Talks Over New Disability Assessment Policies

Arizona Lawmakers Call for Reopening of Talks Over New Disability Assessment Policies

Republican House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby and State Senator Janae Shamp are urging Arizona’s Department of Economic Security (DES) and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to resume negotiations with disability advocates over new assessment policies set to take effect October 1. The lawmakers and advocates warn that the changes could significantly reduce services...