Health Services Department

Mercy Care Plan, established in 1985, is a Medicaid health plan designed for members enrolled in the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, including families, children, single persons, couples without children, the elderly, the physically disabled, Medicare cost-sharing members and individuals with development disabilities. Mercy Care Plan is located in Phoenix, Ariz.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities offers supports and services to help eligible individuals with developmental disabilities achieve self-sufficiency and independence. The division provides supports for family members and other caregivers. It serves more than 30,000 people with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the state of Arizona. The Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities works in partnership with the DES Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) and community agencies to provide early intervention services for children up to the age of 3. The division also implements one of the largest fiscal intermediary provider programs for people with disabilities in the United States.

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) operates as Arizona's Medicaid agency, providing essential health care programs for the state's residents. Eligibility for services is contingent upon meeting specific income and other criteria. Services offered by AHCCCS include access to various health plans, provider listings, behavioral health services, treatment for opioid use disorder, and comprehensive care coordination initiatives. The organization also facilitates access to resources for foster, kinship, and adoptive families. Furthermore, AHCCCS plays a crucial role in overseeing health plans, implementing quality improvement strategies, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements. The agency also offers training programs for both fee-for-service and managed care providers to enhance service delivery. Generated from the website content