E134: AHCCCS and KidsCare

In March, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved AHCCCS's expansion of KidsCare eligibility to 225% of the federal poverty level, up from the earlier 200% cap. KidsCare will now allow kids whose parents make too much to qualify for Medicaid but less than 225% of the poverty line, which is right around $70,200 for a family of four, to pay an affordable premium for quality Medicaid (AHCCCS) coverage. Today’s conversation focuses on how Arizonans can connect to KidsCare and other resources to receive the healthcare coverage they need for their families.

 

Links

Cover Arizona Coalition KidsCare page

AHCCCS KidsCare page

Alliance of Arizona Community Health Center’s Outreach & Enrollment Page

Children’s Action Alliance Advocacy & Outreach page AHCCCS Map of Uninsured Hotspots