How to Apply for AHCCCS
Have you recently lost your health coverage?
If you have had recent changes to your employment or income, you may be eligible for AHCCCS (Medicaid) health insurance and financial assistance benefits.
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.
Complete our online application or call to apply
1-855-HEA-PLUS (1-855-432-7587)Need help with applying?
Call 1-800-377-3536 to get connected with a certified bilingual assister.
Or
Make an appointment online
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
CRISIS HELP: 1-844-534-HOPE (4673) or Text 4HOPE (44673)
24/7 Nurse Advice Line: 1-888-267-9037
Call Us: 1-800-322-8670 (TTY:711)