AHCCCS Medical Program Article


The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona’s version of Medicaid. (A.R.S. §§ 36-2901 et seq.)  AHCCCS provides health insurance to low income Arizonans through a health plan. Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, etc. are included in the health plan to provide all AHCCCS covered services. 

In addition to health plans, AHCCCS has several programs for seniors including:

  • Medicare Cost Sharing provides help with Medicare expenses
  • SSI Cash/Medical Assistance Only program provides medical coverage for seniors who do not receive monthly cash benefits under the Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI),
  • Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) which provides ongoing services at nursing facility level of care either at an individual’s home, assisted living facility or in a nursing home.

 For more information about eligibility and enrollment, call (888) 334-5283 or (602)417-4000.


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QUESTIONS

  • What medical plan do I have to choose from
  • Was told by my interviewer that I must present all of my family's birth certificates so that DES may "stamp" them. She said this was a law as of April 2006, however, the first time I applied, they did not say this, nor did they "stamp" our birth certificates. I'd like to know where I can find this law, and will I be turned down for food stamps and AHCCCS if I don't let DES stamp our birth certificates?
  • What if Medicaid continually refuses to diagnose a medical condition that Medicare covers? Should Medicaid follow Medicare LCD's? I have Medicare FFS and Medicaid.
  • How do I apply online for AHCCCS?
  • My wife and I are going through a separation and are in the process of either a legal seperation or divorce, I have been covered on her insurance. She will no longer cover me on her insurance. I am disabled and have no income, can I apply for AHCCCS with a legal separation?
  • How do I report someone abusing this system (AHCCCS Medical Program). Phone number please to call Thank you
  • Myself and my 5 sons were on AHCCCS but I canceled when I got married. Well now my husband and I are separated and I'm on SSI no other income. Can I re qualify for myself and my 5 sons or at least my 5 sons even if I'm still legally married?
  • I applied 3 weeks ago how long before I recieve my ahcccs card
  • If I am temporarily staying with parents until I find job then moving out do I need to list resources of parents to qualify for AHCCCS
  • Can I request "in-home" assistance thru AHCCCS? We are in need of assistance for someone with mild Alheimer's as reminders for taking medicine and for personal health & safety a few hours a day. Is this possible thru AHCCCS?

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