Medical Expense Deduction (MED)
The
Medical Expense Deduction (MED) program provides medical
coverage for individuals who do not qualify for other
AHCCCS programs because their income is too high.
However, they may be eligible for MED if they have
medical expenses in the month of application (or the
previous month) that reduce their monthly income to 40%
of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
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Monthly income can not exceed $707 for a family of four,
after subtraction of medical expenses. Other
deductions that can be subtracted from income before
comparing a family's income to the income limit
include $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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Resources
can not exceed $100,000. (Only $5,000 may be liquid
assets, such as cash, bank accounts, stocks, bonds,
etc.) Home equity is counted toward the resource
limit, but one vehicle is not counted.
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An
individual may apply at any 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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