AHCCS / AHCCCS Plans for Children, Families and Small Businesses - Pg 1
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's state-managed Medicaid plan, and their mission is stated as: "Reaching across Arizona to provide comprehensive, quality health care to those in need." Arizona residents are fortunate to have AHCCCS available to them as the program has been widely proclaimed as a success and cutting edge approach to managed health care. While no managed health care program is without its flaws and bureaucracies, AHCCCS does succeed in providing excellent and comprehensive coverage to children, low income families, seniors and small businesses by working through local private health care insurers.
AHCCCS programs include:
AHCCCS Care - This program is available for families of 1 or 2 persons who have a maximum income level equal to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). There are no special eligibility requirements for this coverage. Covered services include doctor's office visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, lab work, and behavioral health services.
AHCCCS for Families and Children (AFC) - This program is available for families with at least 1 dependent child who have a maximum income level equal to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), excluding work and child care expenses. Special requirements apply, such as absence, death, disability unemployment or underemployment of a parent. Covered services include doctor's office visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, lab work, and behavioral health services.
KidsCare - This program is available for families with at least 1 dependent child who have a maximum income level equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Special requirements apply, such as not Medicaid or Medicare eligible and currently without health insurance. This program requires the payment of a small monthly premium that is generally less than $50. Covered services include doctor's office visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, lab work, and behavioral health services.
Medical Expense Deductions - This program is available for individuals who's income level may exceed the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), but whose income is less than 40% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) after deduction of medical expenses. Special requirements apply, such as having maximum total assets less than $100,000 and maximum liquid assets less than $5,000. Covered services include doctor's office visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, lab work, and behavioral health services.
State of Arizona Health Plans
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Arizona Health Care Cost
Containment System (AHCCCS)