MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
New Program Will Enhance Health Care Coordination for American Indian AHCCCS Members
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Specialty Services
Effective date
Oct 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 17, 2026
Summary
Arizona's AHCCCS received federal approval for a new American Indian Medical Home (AIMH) program that allows Tribal 638 and Indian Health Services facilities to apply as medical homes for approximately 120,000 American Indian/Alaska Native AHCCCS members. The program provides enhanced care coordination, primary care case management, and diabetes education services.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most practices. Arizona healthcare facilities serving American Indian/Alaska Native AHCCCS members should monitor for AIMH application opportunities beginning October 2017 if interested in becoming a designated medical home for enhanced care coordination services.