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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What eye doctors accept AHCCCS?
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I am permanent resident came in this country before 2 years, my wife is pregenant.is she eligible for full medical coverage or not
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I JUST WANT TO KNOW THE STATIS OF MY MERCY CARE PLAN WEATHER OR NOT IT IS ACTIVE YET AS I WAS TOLD IT MIGHT TAKE A FEW DAYS FROM THE TIME OF APPLYING.I WAS VERBALY TOLD THAT I WAS APPROVED ON TUESDAY OF LAST WEEK BUT WHEN I RECENTLY TRIED TO PICK UP A PRESCRIPTION I WAS TOLD IT WASNT ACTIVATED YET.WHERE DO I GO TO FIND OUT THE STATIS?
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I would like to know why it is that my income does not count towards my stepchildren when it comes to medical? My husband is currently not working due to he has hemodialysis 3 times a week so I am the primary wage earner in the home. Because my income does not count towards them we are over income for AHCCCS for me & my husband. We had AHCCCS but now don't qualify for TMA & his copays are expensive through my insurance from work.
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I am a single adult with out children, no income or medical insurance, when can i apply for accchs?
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Where can I get a full list of providers that cover Maricopa County?
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How do I get emergency dental
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I'm older than 21 and I think I need glasses. Does ahcccs (health choice)cover anything to do with that?
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If I travel to Mexico for over 30 days, would I lose my AHCCCS? If so, would I have to reapply with the same waiting period as I had originally?
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I got glasses through AHCCCS in Oct. '12 and my son just broke them. Will they cover new ones?
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