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AHCCCS Posts Summary of Operational Plan for Returning to Normal Eligibility Processes
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Enrollment
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) is preparing to end COVID-19 emergency flexibilities and return to normal eligibility processes when the Public Health Emergency ends. This will result in resumption of regular member renewals and potential coverage loss for some members, requiring updated enrollment verification processes.
Action Required
Monitor for official PHE termination notice from HHS (requires 60-day advance notice). Once announced: Update patient eligibility verification processes to account for potential AHCCCS coverage changes. Verify member eligibility more frequently during unwinding period as normal renewal processes resume. Review and update billing workflows for telehealth services as some flexibilities may be extended beyond PHE while others terminate.