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ALTCS-EPD Update: Notice of Procurement Termination and Intent to Initiate new Procurement
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Managed Care
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS has terminated the ALTCS-EPD procurement process and extended current contracts with Mercy Care, Banner-University Family Care, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan through September 30, 2026. A new procurement will be issued with submissions due Fall 2026.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. This is an administrative change affecting health plan contracts for ALTCS-EPD members. Continue billing existing contracted plans (Mercy Care, Banner-University Family Care, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan) as usual through September 30, 2026.