MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Settlement Agreement Awards Contracts to Four Health Plans to Serve Elderly and Physically Disabled Members
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine·Managed Care
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
Beginning October 1, 2025, four health plans will provide services for Arizona's Long Term Care System for Elderly and Physically Disabled (ALTCS-EPD) members through new 3-year contracts. The participating plans are UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Banner-University Family Care, Mercy Care, and Arizona Complete Health-Long Term Care.
Action Required
By September 30, 2025: Billing team must verify credentialing status with all four ALTCS-EPD health plans (UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Banner-University Family Care, Mercy Care, and Arizona Complete Health-Long Term Care). Update payer lists in billing system to reflect new contract terms. Confirm eligibility verification processes for ALTCS-EPD members with each plan before October 1, 2025.