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Reviewed October 1, 2026

Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS)

AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program. Health-e-Arizona Plus handles many applications, while older, disabled and long-term-care applicants have additional category-specific routes.

Who can apply

['AHCCCS evaluates the applicable coverage category and financial and non-financial conditions. Family, pregnancy, adult, disability and long-term-care pathways differ.', 'Long-term care through ALTCS requires both financial and medical eligibility. Do not assume a general medical application requests all ALTCS services.']

What help is available

Approved applicants receive health coverage for their category. Available plans depend on county and program, and provider networks differ. Check whether your doctor and pharmacy participate before selecting a plan.

Documents to prepare

Gather household, income and existing-insurance information. Use the appropriate application’s verification instructions. Applicants seeking disability, Medicare cost help or long-term care should ask about the additional records needed for that route.

How to get started

  1. Use AHCCCS’s How to Apply page.
  2. For many applicants, apply through Health-e-Arizona Plus or the linked DES Application for Benefits.
  3. The page identifies DE-103 for specified older, blind/disabled and Medicare-cost-sharing applicants. ALTCS has a separate registration and interview process.
  4. Save confirmation, respond to requests and use a community assistor if you need help completing the application.

After applying

Read the decision for category, effective date and enrollment details. When choosing a plan, compare its doctors and pharmacies in your county. Keep contact information current and follow renewal requests and reporting duties.

Website screenshots

These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.

The AHCCCS how-to-apply page.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
The AHCCCS adult income limits page effective February 2026.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
The Health-e-Arizona Plus application portal.
August 2026 reference screenshot.

Common questions

Can I choose my health plan?

Yes. Choose among plans available for your county and program. If you do not choose, a plan can be assigned.

Is ALTCS the same application route?

ALTCS uses a distinct registration and financial/medical review process explained on the AHCCCS application page.

Can I get help applying?

AHCCCS links to community assistors who help with Health-e-Arizona Plus applications.

Do every plan’s doctors match?

No. Plans cover the same basic services but have different provider networks. Confirm your provider before choosing.

Sources and review

Historical screenshots: source reference.