501 Age

Policy

A person must meet an age requirement to qualify for some AHCCCS programs.  See the table below for the age requirements by program.

Definitions

Proof

Accept the customer’s statement for proof of age unless it is questionable, and the conflicting information would affect eligibility.

The following documents can be used as proof of age:

·        Electronic verification from the Social Security Administration or Arizona Vital Statistics;

·        Passport;

·        Tribal record listing the person’s name and date of birth;;

·        Birth record issued by a US or a foreign country’s government agency;

·        Religious record that shows age or date of birth;

·        Hospital birth record or notification of birth registration;

·        Delayed birth record;

·        Driver’s license or State identity card;

·        Voter registration card;

·        Statement listing the person’s date of birth signed by a physician or midwife who was in attendance at the time of birth;

·        School record;

·        Military record;

·        Insurance policy;

·        Marriage record;

·        Applicant’s child’s birth certificate showing the applicant’s name and age; or

·        Any other record which shows age or date of birth; for example, hospital treatment record, labor union or fraternal organization record, permits, licenses, or poll tax receipts.

Legal Authority

This requirement applies to the following programs: