What is an AHCCCS plan?
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What is an AHCCCS plan?
Covered Medical Services AHCCCS contracts with several health plans to provide covered services. An AHCCCS health plan works like a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). The health plan works with doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, specialists, etc. to provide care.
Is AHCCCS part of the Affordable Care Act?
AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program, and it predates The Affordable Care Act (i.e., Obamacare) by some 30 years.
Can I change my AHCCCS plan?
Changing Health Plans Members may request a health plan change for the following reasons either through the HEAplus system (healthearizonaplus.gov) or by contacting AHCCCS at (602) 417-7100 or 1-(800)-334-5283: Annual enrollment. Member was auto-assigned and within the first 90 days may request a change in health plan.
Is AHCCCS considered Medicaid?
AHCCCS is Arizona’s State Medicaid Program. AHCCCS Members who also have Medicare are called Dual Eligible Members.
Who qualifies for AHCCCS in Arizona?
Income. If your family’s income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) ($18,754 per year for an individual in 2022, $38,295 for a family of four), you may qualify for AHCCCS.
Is AHCCCS the same as Obamacare?
Who funds AHCCCS?
AHCCCS is governed by federal and state requirements and is jointly funded by federal, state and county government monies. The federal Medicaid program allows each state to administer its own program.
Can you get glasses on AHCCCS?
Did you know AHCCCS covers eyeglasses and replacements for AHCCCS members who are under the age of 21? Vision services for all AHCCCS members under the age of 21 include regular eye exams and vision screenings, prescription eyeglasses, and repairs or replacements of broken or lost eyeglasses.
Does AHCCCS have copays?
Some people who get AHCCCS Medicaid benefits are asked to pay copays for some of the AHCCCS medical services that they receive. Copays can be mandatory (also known as required) or optional (also known as nominal) as explained below.
Can I have AHCCCS and Medicare?
AHCCCS Members who also have Medicare are called Dual Eligible Members. Being enrolled in the same health plan for Medicare and Medicaid is called “alignment.” Alignment provides: • One plan that coordinates all care. A comprehensive provider network.
