Arizona DES/DDD September 4, 2025 Public Forum Presentation Related To Planning Meeting & Assessment Changes Including Parents As Paid Caregivers

On September 4, 2025, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) published this public forum presentation by the Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) related to changes to planning meetings and assessments for service needs for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The changes also affect the DDD Parents as Paid Caregivers program. This presentation focuses on revised policies regarding the person-centered service planning process and attendant care and habilitation services for members under age 18 (regardless of how care/services are delivered), according to the presentation . . .