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AHCCCS Receives Federal Approval of 5-Year Waiver Renewal
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Dentistry·Provider News
Effective date
Oct 14, 2022
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
CMS approved Arizona's 5-year AHCCCS (Medicaid) waiver renewal effective October 14, 2022, continuing existing managed care programs and adding new benefits including Housing and Health Opportunities services, expanded Targeted Investments Program, and removal of the $1,000 dental benefit limit for American Indian/Alaska Native members. The waiver enables reimbursement for transitional housing services and enhanced housing support services for vulnerable Medicaid populations.
Action Required
Arizona providers serving AHCCCS members should review the expanded covered services including transitional housing (up to 6 months), tenant rights education, eviction prevention, and medically necessary home modifications under the new Housing and Health Opportunities program. Dental providers serving American Indian/Alaska Native members can now bill beyond the previous $1,000 annual limit. Monitor for specific billing guidelines and codes for these new services from AHCCCS.