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AHCCCS Moves Housing and Health Opportunities Program Implementation Date
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider News
Effective date
Oct 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS has delayed the implementation of its Housing and Health Opportunities (H2O) waiver demonstration program from the original start date to October 1, 2024. This program will allow reimbursement for transitional housing and housing support services for AHCCCS members with serious mental illness leaving correctional settings or with chronic conditions.
Action Required
Before October 1, 2024: Billing team should monitor AHCCCS communications for updates on H2O program billing procedures and covered services. No immediate changes required as this is a delay announcement. Review the AHCCCS Housing and Health Opportunities Waiver Demonstration web page for future implementation details.