A.R.S. § 36-2903.18: Waivers; annual submittal; American Indians and Alaska natives; covered services

A. On or before March 30 of each year, the director shall apply to the centers for medicare and medicaid services for waivers or amendments to the current section 1115 waiver to authorize this state to make payments for covered services that are provided to American Indian or Alaska native members by participating Indian health services facilities or participating facilities operated by tribes or tribal organizations under the Indian self-determination and education assistance act (P.L. 93-638; 88 Stat. 2203; 25 United States Code chapter 46) and that were eliminated from, reduced or limited in the state plan on or after September 2010, including payments for medically necessary diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative dental services.

B. In any year, the director shall apply pursuant to subsection A of this section for only the waivers or amendments to the current section 1115 waiver that have not been approved and are not in effect.