State guide
Arizona Home Care Compliance
All six compliance areas for Arizona home care agencies, each cited to official sources.
Last reviewed: July 24, 2026
Arizona at a glance Arizona licenses home health agencies through the Department of Health Services but is one of the few states with no licensure or state oversight of non-medical home care agencies. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 in 2026 (indexed each January 1) and all employers must provide earned paid sick time. There is no state overtime law, so FLSA overtime governs agency caregivers.
Requirements by category
Health Benefits & ACA → Arizona uses HealthCare.gov, expanded Medicaid (AHCCCS), and has a small-employer continuation law but no 1095 reporting, auto-IRA, or PFL… HealthCare.govYesNo Occupational Health → Arizona's health care institution licensing rules include a dedicated TB screening rule, A.A.C. R9-10-113, which AZDHS confirms applies to… RequiredFrom 1st employee Caregiver Training → Arizona DHS licenses home health agencies under A.A.C. R9-10 Article 12, deferring to the federal 75-hour aide rule, but the state does… 75 (federal)None (agencies unlicensed)12 hrs/yr (federal, HHA) Wage & Hour → Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 in 2026 (indexed each January 1) and all employers must provide earned paid sick time. There is no state… $15.15FLSA onlyYes (24–40 hrs/yr) Licensure & Survey Readiness → Arizona licenses home health agencies through the Department of Health Services but is one of the few states with no licensure or state… AZ Dept. of Health ServicesA.R.S. §§ 36-151, 36-425.01Home health agency; none for… Background Checks → Arizona requires home health agency direct care employees to hold or obtain DPS fingerprint clearance, and Adult Protective Services… YesAPS Registry; CNA registry; sex…
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