What is AHCCCS,
and what does it have to do with my child who has special health care need? 
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's Medicaid program and the State of Arizona's health care program for persons who do not qualify for Medicaid.  Contact AHCCCS at 602-417-4000.

AHCCCS Eligibility:

• Department of Economic Security for most Arizona residents. 
• Social Security Administration for the blind, aged or disabled who receive Supplemental Security Income
• KidsCare, long term care and Medicare Cost Sharing by AHCCCS itself.

Note:
AHCCCS Members and Applicants now required to provide additional documentation of U.S. citizenship and identity.