If you can’t afford health insurance, you may qualify for Arizona’s Medicaid program for low-income residents. The program is called AHCCCS (pronounced Access), which stands for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
AHCCCS is open to residents of Tucson, Phoenix, Mesa, and all of Arizona. If you apply for AHCCCS coverage, you will hear back within 45 days whether you are eligible, 20 days if you are pregnant.
If you qualify, your monthly cost for the plan is zero. Funding for the plan is provided by the state, federal, and county governments. The plan works similar to an HMO. You pick a primary care physician (PCP) and see that doctor for all of your health issues. If you need to visit a specialist, you will see your PCP first and obtain a referral.
The AHCCCS plans offer very extensive coverage that includes office visits, hospitalization, immunizations, maternity, emergency care, physical exams, and much more.
If your family’s income is too high to qualify for AHCCCS, your children may qualify for another program called KidsCare. However, enrollment in the program is currently frozen due to lack of funding. You can still apply, and your kids will be added to the KidsCare waiting list. The KidsCare plan is not free like AHCCCS. Depending on your income, you will pay up to $50 per month for one child, and no more than $70 a month total for all the children in your household.
To view income limits and other requirements for AHCCCS or KidsCare, click here.
To apply for AHCCCS or KidsCare, click here.
If you do NOT qualify for AHCCCS, simply fill out our online quote request form, and we will send you a free quote for Arizona health insurance.
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I am looking for low cost insurance in az for my 2 kids. I tried for the ahcccs insurance- but our income was over by $13.00 dollars ( which is crazy)- so we got turned down. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Hi Kelly, Thanks for your comment. I just sent you an email. Also, feel free to give me a call at 1-800-600-9663 ext 15, or fill out our quote form, and we will be happy to explain your different options.
been trying to get health insurance but keep on getting denied can you help me plz.
Wondering when the freeze may be lifted for Arizona residents and for those who really need this program, thank you
I had occasion to be admitted to hospital in Flagstaff AZ in 2005 I Made it very clear that I had no insurance and my income was low as I worked part time only during the summer for a few months as a guide After 23 hrs I was discharged from the hospital.My gross income that year was in the region of $7000 I was denied any assistance as my gross income was over $1000 in that particular month by the Representative of the hospital/access even though my income over the year was averaged $583 per month (gross) I never received a bill from the hospital and only learned of the existence of such (bill) a few days ago from the credit bureau What should I do?
how can me in my kids qualify for AHCCCS my youngest daughet has a kindey problem please help