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AHCCCS Helps Law Enforcement Find Missing People
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Specialty Services
Effective date
May 8, 2023
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) has launched a new streamlined data request tool to help law enforcement agencies find missing persons, particularly American Indian Health Program members. This creates a formal process for law enforcement to request member information under specific federal law conditions.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing operations. Be aware that law enforcement agencies may now have a streamlined process to request patient data through AHCCCS for missing persons cases. If contacted by law enforcement, direct them to the official AHCCCS Request for Data form or contact missingpersons@azahcccs.gov.