AHCCCS for Families with Children (AFC)
AHCCCS for Families with Children (AFC) provides medical coverage, such as doctor's office visits,
hospitalization, prescriptions, lab work, and behavioral
health services to families. To qualify, there must be a child
in the household under the age of 18 years (or 19 years if a
full-time student).
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The monthly
income limit for this program is 100% of the Federal
poverty level (FPL) or $1,767 for a family of four.
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There is no
limit on the resources or property that may be owned.
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Deductions
that can be subtracted from income before comparing the
family's income to the income limit includes $90 per month
for each person employed and up to $200 per month for
child care to enable a family member to work or seek
employment.
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An
individual may apply at any Department of Economic
Security (DES) office.
- Call (800) 352-8401 for additional
information.
AHCCCS offers several low
or no cost medical coverage programs to Arizona families and
children. To participate in these programs, all individuals
must be U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants. Please be
aware that the income limits listed on this site change
each year. When looking at the income limits, it is
important to remember that deductions are given for work
expenses and child care, if applicable.
There are other medical coverage programs
that provide benefits for the disabled and senior citizens. If
you would like information about these programs, please
contact AHCCCS at (602) 417-7000 in the Phoenix area or
statewide at (800) 962-6690.
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