Arizona Medical Assistance For Low Income Families and Single Adults

During this economic recession of high unemployment,the FPL. Monthly cost is $0 or minimal share-of-cost.o
foreclosures and loss of retirement and savings, moreKidsCare is a program for children in moderate income
people are turning to publicly sponsored programs forfamilies. Behavioral health services as well as a wide
medical and financial help. For Arizona residents witharray of other medical services are covered. Children
limited income, the wide range of assistance ismust be under 19, ineligible for no-cost Medicaid or
significant.employer-based insurance coverage, and must have
Here are just a few Arizona programs as of 2009.ohad no health insurance for the last three months at
MED, or Medical Expense Deduction Program. Thisthe time of application. Monthly cost is $10-$25 for one
program is for individuals who do not qualify for otherchild or $15-$35 for two or more children.o Baby
assistance programs because their income is too high.Arizona covers pregnant women and children. It is a
Yet they may be eligible for MED because their healthfaster and simpler way for pregnant women to apply
costs reduce their monthly income to 40% of thefor AHCCCS. Make a pre-natal appointment with a
Federal Poverty Level. Monthly cost is $0 ordoctor who works with AHCCCS. On your first visit,
share-of-cost.o AHCCCS, or Arizona Health Careoffice staff will assist you in applying to AHCCCS.
Cost Containment System. People who live at 100%Then it is a matter of complying with AHCCCS
of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) are eligible forrequests for documentation. Monthly cost is $0 or
health, dental, vision and prescription coverage throughshare-of-cost.
AHCCCS. Pregnant women and children ages 0-5 areFor website links and contact information click here.
covered even if their income is up to 133% or 150% of