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AHCCCS and Community Partners Launch KeepMyAHCCCS.com
Arizona Medicaid - AHCCCS·AZ·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
We identified it
Sep 10, 2026
Summary
AHCCCS has launched KeepMyAHCCCS.com, a resource website to help approximately 417,000 Arizona Medicaid members understand and prepare for new federal work requirements taking effect January 1, 2027. This is an informational/educational initiative with no direct impact on billing codes, prior authorization, or reimbursement processes, but practices should be aware that members may face eligibility changes.
Action Required
No immediate billing team action required. This is a member education initiative. However, practices should be aware that: (1) Beginning January 1, 2027, up to 417,000 AHCCCS members may lose coverage if they do not meet new federal work requirements or qualify for exemptions; (2) Front office and authorization staff should expect member inquiries about coverage eligibility changes; (3) Practices may want to inform patients about KeepMyAHCCCS.com and encourage them to verify their contact information is current with AHCCCS and determine if exemptions apply; (4) Billing teams should monitor for potential increase in claim denials or coverage terminations for non-compliant members starting January 2027. No workflow changes, system updates, or documentation modifications are needed at this time.