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What is access Arizona?

What is access Arizona?

The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) program is for individuals who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled and need ongoing services at a nursing facility level of care.

How much money can you make and still get AHCCCS in Arizona?

You and your family can usually get AHCCCS if your family’s income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) ($18,754 for an individual in 2022, $38,295 for a family of four).

How much is too much for AHCCCS?

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.

How does AHCCCS work with UnitedHealthcare?

AHCCCS Complete Care members assigned to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan will receive all of their health care from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan with the exception of the first 23 hours of crisis care. If you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis call one of the phone numbers below that matches the county you live in.

Does UnitedHealthcare community plan have a copay for preventive care?

You will not have a copayment for preventive care. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan is an Arizona Medicaid health plan serving AHCCCS Complete Care, KidsCare, and Developmental Disabilities (DD) members. We have nearly 40 years of experience serving families throughout Arizona.

Does UnitedHealthcare require prior authorization for cancer patients in Arizona?

Effective Aug. 1, 2021, prior authorization is required for 8 anti-emetics codes for cancer patients with UnitedHealthcare Community Plans in Arizona, Kentucky and Tennessee. We will no longer send paper checks for claim payments to Community Plan health care professionals in Arizona.

How does behavioral health work with UnitedHealthcare community plan?

Members assigned to UnitedHealthcare Community Plan will receive all of their behavioral health care from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan with the exception of the first 23 hours of crisis care. You may self-refer to a behavioral health provider. Brand and/or generic may be excluded from coverage.

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