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How to Apply for AHCCCS

Have questions about your AHCCCS renewal or options?

Our friendly, bilingual Community Assistors can help you:

  • Apply for or renew your AHCCCS benefits
  • Update your information with AHCCCS
  • Enroll in programs like SNAP to get assistance with food

What is AHCCCS, KidsCare, SNAP and TANF?

AHCCCS
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. Arizona’s Medicaid health insurance.
KidsCare
Arizona’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for children under age 19 who are not eligible for AHCCCS insurance.
SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program). Arizona’s food and nutrition supports for families.
TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Arizona’s cash assistance program.

Need to apply for AHCCCS, KidsCare, SNAP or TANF?

The same application can be used for all programs.
If your application is approved, you can choose which AHCCCS health plan you would like to cover your benefits. If you don’t select one, one will be chosen for you by AHCCCS. If you do not like the one chosen for you, you will have 90 days to switch to another AHCCCS health plan.

BCBSAZ Health Choice Members – Community Assistors are here to help you!

If you have questions about your AHCCCS coverage or eligibility, our team is here for you.

Call Us

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