This is our index page on the Arizona public government health programs. For more information please visit the page in this section relevant to program(s) that you might qualify for.
About AHCCCS Administration
About the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (written as AHCCCS and pronounced ‘access’) is Arizona’s Medicaid program. AHCCCS oversees contracted health plans in the delivery of health care to individuals and families who qualify for Medicaid and other medical assistance programs.
- Mission: Reaching across Arizona to provide comprehensive, quality health care to those in need.
- Vision: Shaping tomorrow’s managed care…from today’s experience, quality and innovation.
- Values: Passion, Community, Quality, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, Leadership
Arizona Kid Care
Program Description
KidsCare is Arizona’s health insurance for children under 19.
Children ages 18 and younger that qualify can get medical, dental and vision services; all three services combined in one simple plan.
KidsCare is inexpensive; a family’s payments are based on the family income and the number of children who qualify. KidsCare will cost no more than $15 a month for one child or no more than $20 a month no matter how many children are in the household. Some families may even receive KidsCare at no cost.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Arizona, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.
Application Process
Applying for KidsCare is simple and easy and can be done by mail. There are no interviews, so no one has to miss work. For an application and instructions, please visit:
http://www.kidscare.state.az.us/apply.aspx
Arizona Medicaid Program Description
The Medicaid Program provides medical benefits to low income people who have no medical insurance or have inadequate medical insurance. The Federal government establishes general guidelines for the administration of Medicaid benefits.
The Arizona Medical Assistance Program provides a full range of medical services to an individual or family who meet certain eligibility requirements. The medical benefits are provided by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Arizona, a US national, citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income . If very low income, you must also be pregnant, have a child(ren) with a disability, or be responsible for children under the age of 19 years.
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For questions, additional information, or to apply for Medical Assistance, please contact one of our local Family Assistance Administration (FAA) Offices:
https://www.azdes.gov/faa/contact.asp
To download an FAA application for assistance, click on:
https://egov.azdes.gov/cmsinternet/appforms.aspx?category=78%26menu=162
