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Regular Renewals Have Returned: Keep Your Information Up to Date

The federal Public Health Emergency has ended, and AHCCCS returned regular Medicaid renewals April 1, 2023. If you have an AHCCCS Medical Assistance/MA (Medicaid) case, keep your information up to date so you can receive the latest information. Learn more about how AHCCCS is planning for the end of the Public Health Emergency.

To update your information, you may go online to https://www.healthearizonaplus.gov. If you have any questions, you may call 1-855-432-7587, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's Medicaid agency that offers health care programs to serve Arizona residents. AHCCCS provides medical insurance coverage to thousands of Arizonans each year, for which DES provides eligibility services.

Health insurance through AHCCCS helps individuals cover the cost of doctor’s office visits, physical exams, immunizations, prenatal care, hospital care and prescriptions they need.

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Learn how to report a change to your existing Medical Assistance case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Additional Resources

  • Nutrition Assistance provides eligible households with monthly benefits they can use to purchase nutritious food. By helping families fight food insecurity and meet one of their fundamental needs, they can focus on overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency.
  • Cash Assistance helps families meet their basic needs for well-being and safety and serves as their path to self-sufficiency. The Cash Assistance program provides temporary cash benefits and supportive services to the neediest of Arizona's children and their families.
  • HealthCare.gov is a health insurance exchange website operated by the federal government through which individuals can apply for health insurance that fits their needs and budget.
  • The Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support services, supplemental nutritious foods and referrals to health and social services. WIC serves pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women; infants; and children under the age of five.
  • Additional Community Resources are also available for individuals in need.

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For additional documents, brochures and pamphlets related to the Medical Assistance program, please visit our Document Center.

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