Posted on 10/26/2025
The AHCCCS Solutions Center (ASC) will be temporarily unavailable on Sunday, November 8, from 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM Arizona Time due to a planned system upgrade. During this time, users will be unable to access the ASC. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete these system improvements.
As required in Chapter 213 of Laws 2012, the Arizona legislature passed HB2526, which establishes a tax on nursing facilities within the State beginning October 1, 2012. Below is more information about the assessment:
HB 2526
Proposed State Rules
Unpublished Final Rules
Since the assessment is neither uniform nor broad-based, Arizona was required to obtain a waiver from CMS of these requirements. A State Plan Amendment that describes the assessment structure was also required. Below are links to these federal related documents:
Proposal to CMS
CMS Approval Letter
Approved SPA #12-010
More information about the process AHCCCS will use to implement the assessment can be found below. Additional information will be posted as soon it’s available:
AZ Administrative Rule Presentation 1/18/13
NF Payment Overview Presentation 1/18/13
