Arizona Medicaid

The Arizona State Children’s Health Insurance Program (Arizona CHIP), KidsCare:

"KidsCare is affordable health insurance for children 18 years old or younger. KidsCare is provided by the State of Arizona and is managed by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). It is for children who do not have health insurance and do not qualify for other AHCCCS health insurance. If you cannot afford health insurance for your children or it is not offered by your employer, KidsCare may be right for your family. With KidsCare, children receive medical, dental and vision services at an affordable cost."
*source: KidsCare (AHCCCS), Phoenix, AZ 85034

• web page:
  How are AHCCCS Health Insurance benefits provided?
  
  source:Health-e-Arizona
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the brochure:
  "Most customers receive all medically necessary services from an AHCCCS Health Plan. Health Plans have networks of medical providers who are responsible for providing the medical, behavioral health, and family planning services..."

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• Medicaid brochure:
  AHCCCS Health Insurance
  
  source:Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education
  file size: 36 pg.; languages: English; 2005
  from the brochure:
  "This booklet provides a brief overview of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the Medicaid agency in Arizona. AHCCCS is responsible for providing health insurance to low-income Arizonans...."

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  • also from Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education:
    web page:
    AHCCCS Medical Program Article
    languages: English
    ; from the web page: "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..."
    
• Medicaid brochure:
  Arizona MEDICAID FACTS
  
  source:AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
  file size: 2pg.   languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "Introduction to Arizona Medicaid, with answers to questions like "What is medicaid?" and "How is Medicaid different from Medicare?" with facts pertaining to Arizona residents..."

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• Medicaid brochure:
  The Medicaid Program: A Brief Overview
  
  source:AARP Policy and Research
  file size: 4 pg.; languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "Within broad federal guidelines, states have the flexibility to design and manage their Medicaid programs... Medicaid eligibility is limited to individuals who fall into specified categories...."

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• Medicaid brochure:
  Arizona Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage
  
  source:CoverTheUninsured.org
  file size: 9 pg.; languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "...there are programs that provide health insurance to some people who cannot afford to buy it on their own. You or your family members may qualify, even if you work. However, these programs have income and asset limits. In Arizona, the main programs are the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and Kids Care..."

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• web page:
  Arizona & United States State Medicaid Fact Sheets
  
  source:Kaiser Family Foundation statehealthfacts.org
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web page:
  "Individual state profiles..."

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• web page:
  Key Medicaid Information for Arizona
  
  source:Elder Law Answers
  
  "Explains important basics about Arizona Medicaid. Topics include protections for the community spouse, transfers, income, and estate recovery..."

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• Medicaid brochure:
  Medicaid At-a-Glance 2005
  
  source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  file size: 12 pg.   languages: English
  A brief explanation of the Medicaid program.
  

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• web page:
  Health Insurance for Families with Children
  
  source:Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
  languages: English
  from the web page:

  "AHCCCS offers health insurance for families with children who are under 19 years old and who meet income and eligibility requirements. For those who qualify, there are no monthly premiums... The applicant may qualify for this program if the applicant: Is an Arizona resident / Is an United States citizen or a qualified immigrant (If the person is not a U.S citizen or qualified immigrant, they may still be eligible for emergency services.) / Has a Social Security number or applies for one... Cooperates with the Division of Child Support Enforcement if needed / Applies for potential income that may be available, such as unemployment, pensions, and Social Security / Has family income under the income limits... "

  • also from Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS):
    web page:
    Health Insurance for Adults without Children
    languages: English
    from the web page:

    "The applicant may qualify for this program if the applicant: Is an Arizona resident / Is an United States citizen or a qualified immigrant / Has a Social Security number or applies for one / To apply for a Social Security number visit the U.S. Social Security Administration / Make a copy of the form submitted as confirmation of applying for a Social Security Number / Applies for potential income that may be available, such as unemployment, pensions, and Social Security / Is under the income limit ..."

    
    
  • web page:
    Health Insurance for Individuals who are 65 or Older (and do not need a Nursing Home Level of Care)
    languages: English
    from the web page: "AHCCCS offers health insurance for individuals 65 and older. For those who qualify, there are no monthly premiums... The applicant may qualify for this program if the applicant: Is an Arizona Resident / Is an United States citizen or a qualified immigrant (if the person is not a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant, they may still be eligible for emergency services.) / Has a Social Security number or applies for one... Applies for potential income that may be available, such as unemployment, pensions, and Social Security / Is under the income limit..."
    

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• web page:
  Medical Assistance
  
  source:Arizona Department of Economic Security
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "An integral component of promoting the safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of children, adults, and families in Arizona is in ensuring access to health care services. To this end, the Department of Economic Security (DES), in partnership with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), determines individuals’ eligibility for Medical Assistance... There are several types of medical assistance with different eligibility criteria, mostly dependent on the individual or family’s income and resources and residency in Arizona. Under state and federal laws, individuals who qualify for medical assistance ..."

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  • also from Arizona Department of Economic Security:
    brochure:
    Assistance Programs - What You Need to Know
    36 pages; languages: English
    from the brochure (page 11 of 36):

    "The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) administers the Federal Title XIX Medicaid program in the State of Arizona. The Medicaidprogram is called AHCCCS Health Insurance in this brochure and frequently referred to as MA or AHCCCS by DES staff. This federal program was established to provide health insurance to persons who could not otherwise afford to pay for their medical needs or insurance premiums..."

    
    
• web page:
  Arizona Public Health Insurance for Children
  
  source:National Center for Children in Poverty
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Eligibility Criteria... Benefits... Participants... Spending..."
  • also from National Center for Children in Poverty:
    web page:
    Arizona Public Health Insurance for Parents
    languages: English
    from the web page:
    "Parents have access to public health insurance coverage primarily through plans that target “families”... Eligibility Criteria..."

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• web site:
  Welcome To Health-e-Arizona
  
  languages: English
  from the web page: "You can use Health-e-Arizona to apply on-line for medical assistance, Food Stamps, and cash assistance. ..."

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• Medicaid web site:
  Arizona KidsCare
  
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web site:
  "KidsCare is healthcare insurance made available by the State of Arizona. KidsCare offers healthcare at low cost to Arizona children 18 years old or younger..."
  • also from Arizona KidsCare:
    brochure:
    
  • web page:
    Choose a KidsCare Health Plan
    
    languages: English, Spanish
    from the web page:
    "Each health plan provides the same quality services, but each may work with different doctors, dentists, and hospitals. Health Plans differ depending on where you live in Arizona. There are health plans in every county..."

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• Medicaid brochure:
  Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage - Arizona
  
  source:Families USA
  languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "Are you uninsured? You are not alone. Millions of Americans are without health insurance. Some lost their insurance when they lost their jobs. Others work hard, but their jobs don’t provide health insurance benefits. Whatever the reason, finding health insurance can be difficult..."
  • also from Families USA:
    brochure:
    Medicaid Cuts Are Bad Medicine - Arizona
    languages: English
    from the brochure:
    "Medicaid Cuts Are Bad Medicine - Medicaid Is a Boon to Arizona’s Economy. In 2005, Arizona will spend just over $6.0 billion on Medicaid. Of this, the federal government will contribute more than $4.1 billion.1 This $6.0 billion dollar investment will give Arizona’s economy a shot in the arm—stimulating state business activity and creating new jobs. Because Medicaid spending has an economic multiplier effect, each $1 million that Arizona invests in Medicaid results in nearly $4.3 million in new business activity and nearly 42 newly created jobs..."
    
    

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• Medicaid brochure:
  Arizona MEDICAID FACTS
  
  source:National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web page:
  "The Medicaid program provides health insurance for over 621,000 low-income children in Arizona... ..."

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• brochure or publication:
  Arizona MEDICAID FACTS
  
  source:AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Did You Know… Thirty-eight percent of Arizona’s children are enrolled in Medicaid. It costs Arizona just $2,005 per year, on average, for each Medicaid-eligible child..."

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• web page:
  Arizona: CHIP Program Name and Type, 200
  
  source:Kaiser Family Foundation statehealthfacts.org
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web page:
  "Individual state profiles..."

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• web page:
  Arizona Demographics of Low-Income Children
  
  source:National Center for Children in Poverty
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "Research suggests that, on average, families need an income of about twice the federal poverty level to meet their most basic needs. Children living in families with incomes below this level—$40,000 for a family of four in 2006—are referred to as low income..."

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• Medicaid brochure:
  SCHIP State Snapshots: Arizona KidsCare
  
  source:National Academy for State Health Policy
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web page:
  "Basic Program Facts... Eligibility..."

• web page:
  Covered Medical Services
  
  source:Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web page:
  "AHCCCS health plans provide the following medical services..."
  

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• web page:
  Learn What's Covered by KidsCare
  
  source:Arizona KidsCare
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web site:
  "Medical care includes: Doctor office visits... Well Child visits and immunizations... Physical exams... Prescriptions and medical supplies... Laboratory & x-rays... Specialist care..."
  

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• web page:
  Benefits by State: (October 2006)
  
  source:Kaiser Family Foundation
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web page:
  "Medicaid benefits: Online database"
  

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• brochure or publication:
  Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Medicaid and SCHIP in Arizona
  
  source: US Dep't of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  file size: 10 pg.; languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "As of July 2003, 952,682 people were covered under Arizona’s Medicaid/SCHIP programs.1 There were 779,682 enrollees financed by the traditional Medicaid program and 51,027 by the separate SCHIP program. In Federal fiscal year 2001, Arizona spent about $2.5 billion to provide Medicaid services..."
  

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• web page:
  Important Notice About Your ALTCS Dental Benefits
  
  source:Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
  languages: English
  from the web page: "Last year the Arizona Legislature gave AHCCCS money to pay for routine dental services (check ups, cleanings, fillings, etc.) for people age 21 and older receiving ALTCS benefits. This year the Legislature has NOT given AHCCCS money for those services...."

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• Medicaid brochure:
  Medicaid/SCHIP Dental in Arizona - April 2008
  
  source:Medicaid/SCHIP Dental Association
  languages: English
  from the brochure:
  "Comprehensive dental benefits for children... Limited (emergency) dental benefits foradults... New Adult ALTCS Dental Benefit... Primarily DD and EPD adults... Effective October, 2007 (session law)... $1000 annually for basic services in additionto existing benefits..."

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• web page:
  State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
  
  source:Arizona Department of Economic Security
  languages: English, Spanish
  from the web page:
  "When you contact the SHIP office, we will link you with a local SHIP counselor, who can meet with you and help you with: Medicare Eligibility, Benefits and claim filing... Medicaid (AHCCCS) Eligibility, Benefits and claim filing... Medicare Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage)... "

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• web page:
  Arizona Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities Directory
  
  source:The Arizona Long Term Care Care Project
  languages: English
  from the web page:
  "These are Arizona Nursing Homes in cities A - Z." Arizona cities- Phoenix, Arizona Nursing Homes & Long Term Care;   Tucsin, Arizona Nursing Homes - Rehab - LTC:

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AZ: Arizona Medicaid Elgibility: Applications: Benefits: state Medicaid