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How AHCCCS Is Planning for the End of the Public Health Emergency
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Provider News
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Jun 17, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) is preparing to end the Public Health Emergency disenrollment suspensions that have kept members enrolled since March 2020. When the PHE ends, AHCCCS will resume standard eligibility redeterminations and disenroll members who no longer qualify, potentially affecting patient coverage and billing.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should prepare for potential patient coverage changes by implementing verification processes for all AHCCCS patients. Verify current eligibility before each appointment and advise patients to update contact information at www.healthearizonaplus.gov or call 1-855-432-7587. Front desk staff must collect updated insurance information and verify coverage more frequently as approximately 25% of members may lose coverage during redetermination process.