Arizona residents who are unable to secure health insurance through a job as a result of unemployment or other reason, Arizona offers a program called Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS ). AHCCS is Arizonas Medicaid program.
There are several low cost plans available for families, children and pregnant women. Below are a few of the many plans offered through AHCCS.
AHCCCS Care Program: This program provides medical coverage for individuals and families. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospitalization, prescription, behavioral health and lab work. There is, however a monthly income limitation of $851 per month for an individual and $1,144 per month for a couple.
KidsCare: Provides medical coverage for uninsured children who have been uninsured for at least 3 months. This coverage is available if the childs family meets certain stringent income requirements. For example a family of fours monthly income may not exceed $3,442 per month or $41,304 annually. The monthly premium for one child will range between $10 and $25. For two or more children the cost is $15 to $35.
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