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Below are stories, written comments and links to live testimonials about how health insurance has impacted the lives of Arizonans from across the state. All stories, comments and live testimonials submitted will be published on the AHCCCS website. To add your story to the website, e-mail: share@azahcccs.gov


Live Testimonials from Uninsured Childless Adults 

Childless adults without health insurance and their families tell their stories about how being uninsured has had an impact on their lives.

59 year old with Diabetes hospitalized for infections

25 year old Mechanical Engineering student with Cancer

Husband passes away uninsured

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Featured Stories

AHCCCS has highlighted a variety of stories shared by individuals, families and friends, and providers. This document will continue to be updated as stories are submitted.

Featured Stories as of 2/7/13


All Written Comments

All written comments, including stories, are included in the link below. This document will continue to be updated on a weekly basis as written comments are submitted.

Written Comments


Previous Public Input

In 2012, AHCCCS hosted a variety of stakeholder efforts to obtain public input about the coverage of Childless Adults and the Future of Arizona’s Medicaid Program. Over 400 people attended over 7 Community Forums across the state and over 300 written comments were received. Below are links to summaries of each Community Forum held and all of the written comments.

Public Meeting Summary
Childless Adults Written Comments
AZ Future Comments



Visit the Medicaid Coverage page for more information.
http://www.azahcccs.gov/publicnotices/MedicaidExpansion.aspx