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Understanding Tribal Healthcare

Health Coverage for Indigenous Peoples

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    Medicaid

    Medicaid provides additional coverage to tribal members who need extra support to afford health services. Through managed care, they ensure members get any specialty care they need.

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    Indian Health Services

    The IHS funds free primary, specialty and community services care for enrolled tribal members. They work with Medicaid to ensure proper access to care.

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    Tribal 638

    These programs allow individual tribal nations to oversee their health centers and tailor their services to their members’ health needs and concerns.

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    Urban Indian Health Program

    The UIHP helps connect tribal members living in urban areas with culturally competent, tribal run care centers and doctors.

How to Get Care as a Tribal Member

If you need help finding a provider or have questions about your health, call us at 1-800-322-8670 (TTY 711) between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday (except holidays).

Traditional Healing

Connecting with culture is a key part of health. Medicaid plans in Arizona offer coverage for traditional healing practices like sweat lodges. We are also actively working to add more traditional benefits to covered care.

Tribal Health Frequently Asked Questions

  • American Indians/Alaska Natives enrolled in Medicaid may choose to receive coverage through AHCCCS American Indian Health Program (AIHP) or one of the AHCCCS-contracted managed health plans, also known as AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) plan.

  • American Indian/Alaska Native members can switch between AIHP and an AHCCCS-contracted managed health plan at any time. American Indian/Alaska Native members can switch between AHCCCS-contracted managed health plan once per year. To change from American Indian Health Program to a managed care health plan, call 602-417-7000 (Maricopa County) or 1-800-962-6690 (Outside Maricopa county). For more information, visit: American Indian Health Program.

  • AHCCCS American Indian Health Program (AIHP) is a fee for service program administered by AHCCCS for eligible American Indians/Alaska Native individuals. AIHP provides medically necessary services for enrolled members, including preventive and behavioral health care services.

  • AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) Plans are AHCCCS-contracted managed health plans, which give members access to physical and behavioral health services for Medicaid enrolled individuals. BCBSAZ Health Choice is an ACC plan.

  • Yes, language services, including interpretation and translation services are available to members are no cost. If you need an interpreter when communicating with BCBSAZ Health Choice staff, call Member Services at 1-800-322-8670. If you need an interpreter when communicating with your provider, notify the provider as soon as possible. For more information, visit: Understanding Your Care.

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  • Please refer to the Arizona Tribal Court Contact List for available court services.

  • To be eligible for services at an IHS facility individuals must be a member of a Federally recognized Tribe. To receive benefits through IHS, individuals must go to the patient registration office of the nearest IHS facility and present proof of enrollment with a Federally recognized Tribe. To find your local IHS facility, visit: Find Health Care | Indian Health Service (IHS). For additional information, visit: Frequently Asked Questions | for Patients.

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  • Call our Member Services team at 1-800-322-8670, Monday – Friday (7 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

Tribal Healing

Connecting with culture is a key part of health. Medicaid plans in Arizona offer coverage for traditional healing practices like sweat lodges. We are also actively working to add more traditional benefits to covered care.