Arizona Did Not Ensure That Selected Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Complied With Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Parity Requirements Related To Prior Authorization

This audit report which found that Arizona did not ensure that selected Medicaid managed care organizations complied with mental health & substance use disorder parity requirements related to prior authorization was published on August 20, 2026. This audit determined whether Arizona ensured that three selected Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) complied with parity requirements related to prior authorization for MH/SUD services provided to Medicaid enrollees during the contract period October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023 (audit period . . .