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Medical Eligibility Program

    The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Medical Assistance was established by the State of Arizona. AHCCCS Medical Assistance provides health care for eligible Arizona residents.

    AHCCCS administers Arizona’s three main public health insurance programs:

    • Medicaid; a jointly funded, Federal-State health insurance program. Medicaid provides medical assistance for certain low-income and needy persons.
    • A separate Children’s Health Insurance Program, called KidsCare; Arizona’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This program is for low-income, uninsured children under age 19.
    • Medicare Savings Programs (MSP); Provides help with Medicare expenses for customers entitled to Medicare Part A.

    https://epm.azahcccs.gov/EligibilityPolicyManual/index.html#t=Policy%2FChapter_100_AHCCCS_Medical_Assistance%2F101_What_is_AHCCCS_Medical_Assistance_.htm

    For a list of Arizona’s Medicaid, CHIP and MSP programs, see Chapter 400 – AHCCCS Medical Assistance Programs.

    https://epm.azahcccs.gov/EligibilityPolicyManual/index.html#t=Policy%2FChapter_100_AHCCCS_Medical_Assistance%2FIntroduction.htm

    To access state qualifications for Medicaid coverage please reference the AHCCCS website below:

    https://epm.azahcccs.gov/EligibilityPolicyManual/index.html#t=Policy%2FChapter_100_AHCCCS_Medical_Assistance%2F102_Who_Can_Qualify_for_AHCCCS_Medical_Assistance_.htm

    Anyone can apply for AHCCCS Medical Assistance. Customers can qualify for AHCCCS Medical Assistance by meeting certain requirements. Requirements include, but are not limited to: 

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