MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
AHCCCS Receives Federal Approval to Extend Provider Moratorium
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Psychiatry·Enrollment
Effective date
Jun 7, 2024
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) has received federal approval to extend its provider enrollment moratorium for up to six months, continuing to block new enrollment for Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics, Integrated Clinics, Non-Emergency Transportation providers, Behavioral Health Residential Facilities, and Community Service Agencies. Affected providers can apply for exemptions through the AHCCCS website.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers in affected categories (Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics, Integrated Clinics, Non-Emergency Transportation, Behavioral Health Residential Facilities, Community Service Agencies) who need AHCCCS enrollment should apply for exemption at www.azahcccs.gov. Billing teams should verify current AHCCCS provider enrollment status and note that new enrollments in these categories remain suspended for up to six months.