Care First Arizona (2024)

FAQs

Is Care 1st Arizona Medicaid? ›

Care1st Health Plan Arizona provides Medicaid services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs serving northern Arizona, including serving as the Regional Behavioral Health Authority and crisis system operator for northern Arizona.

On January 1, 2019, Care1st Health Plan will change its name to Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. In 2015, Blue Shield of California bought Care1st Health Plan to help provide Californians access to high quality, affordable care.

Arizona Complete Health offers health insurance plans that fit the unique needs of our members. AzCH proudly serves Arizonans through Medicare, Marketplace & Medicaid health plans.

Care1st Health Plan, a provider-founded managed care company based in Los Angeles County, was acquired by Blue Shield of California in 2015 to help the nonprofit health plan fulfill its mission of providing all Californians access to high quality, affordable care.

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's Medicaid agency that offers health care programs to serve Arizona residents. Individuals must meet certain income and other requirements to obtain services.

AHCCCS is Arizona's State Medicaid Program. AHCCCS Members who also have Medicare are called Dual Eligible Members. Being enrolled in the same health plan for Medicare and Medicaid is called “alignment.” Alignment provides: • One plan that coordinates all care.

It has dual headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It is a nonprofit organization and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan is an integrated health plan for members served by Arizona's Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As an integrated plan, our health plan covers both your physical and behavioral health benefits.

Mercy Care is a not-for-profit health plan serving Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) members.

Founded in 1982, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (written as AHCCCS and pronounced 'access') is Arizona's Medicaid program, a federal health care program jointly funded by the federal and state governments for individuals and families who qualify based on income level.

Does AHCCCS pay for glasses? ›

Did you know AHCCCS covers eyeglasses and replacements for AHCCCS members who are under the age of 21? Vision services for all AHCCCS members under the age of 21 include regular eye exams and vision screenings, prescription eyeglasses, and repairs or replacements of broken or lost eyeglasses.

In addition to federal funding, AHCCCS receives funds from the State of Arizona, allocated through the Arizo- na Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC).

Both health plans are currently AHCCCS Complete Care Contractors with a Regional Behavioral Health Agreement and are owned by Centene Corporation. For more information about the proposed merger and transition, including the proposed transition plan, is posted on the Care1st-AzCH-CCP Notification of Merger web page.

Both health plans Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan and Care1st Health Plan of Arizona are currently owned by Centene Corporation.

Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan is an integrated health plan for members served by Arizona's Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As an integrated plan, our health plan covers both your physical and behavioral health benefits.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan Maryland (CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland or CareFirst CHPMD) is a Medicaid Managed Care Organization that participates in the Maryland HealthChoice Program. Carefirst CHPMD offers a health plan that combines personal attention with world-class healthcare.

AHCCCS health plans provide the following medical services:

Immunizations (shots) Prescriptions (Not covered if you have Medicare) Lab and X-rays. Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Services for Medicaid eligible children under age 21.

Apply for Medicaid in Arizona

Apply online at healthearizonaplus.gov; submit an Application for Benefits by mail (to P.O. Box 19009, Phoenix AZ 85005) or in person; or call 1-855-432-7587 for help applying, or search online for a community assister.