Common Questions from AHCCCS Applicants

Q: Who can apply?

A: All Arizona residents can apply. If you are under age 18, you may apply for yourself and your children. However, if you are living with a parent(s), you must include your parent(s) as part of your household. You can apply for a person or household as their representative. You can have someone else apply for you as your representative.

Q: How long does it take to decide if I'm eligible for benefits?

A: Time frames vary by program.

• Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) - within 45 days
• AHCCCS Health Insurance - within 45 days; 20 days if pregnant
• AHCCCS Freedom to Work - within 45 days; 90 days if a disability determination is required
• Medicare Savings Programs - within 45 days
• KidsCare - within 30 days (Program currently capped)

Q: What are the requirements for reporting immigration violation?

A: The document below provides information about the AHCCCS policy regarding discovered violations of immigration law, as required under HB 2008.

• Reporting Violations of Immigration Law - Questions & Answers [PDF, 11KB]