We submit comments to proposed federal and state rules that impact low income and vulnerable Arizonans. We have recently commented on:

• RIN 0584-AE57, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ("SNAP"): Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents

pdf MIJ Comments ABAWD Requirements 4/2/19 (6.34 MB)

• Proposed Final Food Stamp Administrative Rules, Articles 3, 4 and 5

pdf MIJ Comments Food Stamp Admin Rules 11/19/18 (78 KB)

• RIN 1615-AA22, Inadminissibility and Deportability on Public Charge Grounds

pdf MIJ Comments Public Charge 12/10/18 (107 KB)

As required by law, AHCCCS submitted Medicaid Section 1115 waivers to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid (“CMS”) to allow Arizona’s Medicaid program to impose additional requirements on recipients, including work requirements for “able-bodied” adults. AHCCCS also asked to be allowed to eliminate retroactive coverage for newly approved applicants. On behalf of the Institute and other advocates, we submitted comments in opposition to these requests.

Legislative Update