Posted on 10/26/2026
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.
Arizona is submitting a state plan amendment (SPA) to add Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) as a new provider type. As outlined in A.R.S. 32-1651, a CNS has limited prescribing/dispensing authority in specific healthcare settings. The list of codes for the CNS scope of practice is equal to provider type 19- Nurse Practitioner.
AHCCCS consulted with Tribes regarding the Clinical Nurse Specialist SPA on August 12, 2021. Below is a link to more information regarding the August 12, 2021 Tribal Consultation meeting.
The DRAFT SPA can be found on the link below:
Public notice was posted on August 13, 2021, and comments are being accepted through September 27, 2021. Comments can be submitted through email or mail at the address below.
Email: publicinput@azahcccs.gov
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Mail: AHCCCS
