While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Unemployment Insurance program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides comprehensive free or low-cost healthcare benefits to children whose parents or guardians do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP is a federal program, and each state/territory has flexibility to design their own CHIP program within federal guidelines. Therefore, CHIP benefits may differ in each state/territory.
CHIP benefits may include annual check-ups, hospital visits, dental insurance, vision insurance and more. All services are provided through medical providers that participate in the CHIP program. Not all doctors and medical facilities accept CHIP patients.
Learn more about CHIP benefits here.
The Arizona state CHIP program is called the Arizona KidsCare. It is administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. For more information about the Arizona KidsCare, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in Arizona for as long as he or she qualifies for the program. A participant’s qualifications are determined by their age and their household’s monthly gross income. To learn more about eligibility and qualifying for the Arizona KidsCare, click here.
If a child is eligible for CHIP, the following services will be covered:
Other services may also be covered depending on the child’s needs.
For more information about the services covered and what medical assistance you can receive, call the Applicant and Member Services line at 1 (855) 432-7587 or review the Arizona CHIP Covered Medical Services page here.
To qualify for CHIP in Arizona, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on Arizona’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
Depending on your gross household income, the premium may be $10 to 50 per month per child or $15 to 70 per month for two or more children covered by the Arizona KidsCare in your household.
When your child receives covered medical services, your copay will be $0.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in Arizona, visit the Arizona KidsCare page here. Or call the Applicant and Member Services line at 1 (855) 432-7587.
Before applying for the Arizona KidsCare, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can create an account through the Health-e-Arizona PLUS benefit portal here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest Arizona Department of Economic Security or Family Assistance Administration office location.
You can check out the Application for Benefits here to know what to expect.
For a copy of the Application for Benefits in Spanish, click here.
*Arizona uses the same application for multiple benefits and self-reliance programs. Be sure to mark the correct program you are applying for in your application.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
Arizona has a 90-day waiting period before uninsured children are eligible for CHIP coverage. Newborns, anyone enrolled in Children’s Rehabilitation Services and Native Americans receiving services from HIS or a 638 Tribal Facility are exempt from this period.
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP within45 days of applying. This timeline may be extended if the Health Care Cost Containment System requires more information from you to process your application.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent an Arizona Health Insurance Identification Card within 10 to 14 business days of your eligibility determination letter.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the Arizona KidsCare, you can contact the Applicant and Member Services line at 1 (855) 432-7587.
If you do not agree with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System’s decision to deny you CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal within 90 days of when you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
You can file your appeal by mail or by fax to the Health Insurance Marketplace.
To send your appeal by fax, fill out the appeal form here and dial 1 (877) 369-0130.
To send your appeal by mail, complete the appeal form and send it to the following address:
Health Insurance Marketplace
Attn: Appeals
465 Industrial Blvd.London, KY 40750-0061
After submitting your appeal, you will receive a decision by mail or email within 30 days.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the Marketplace Appeals Center at 1 (855) 231-1751. Or, you can contact the Arizona Applicant and Member Services line at 1 (855) 432-7587.
To transfer your child from your current insurance to CHIP benefits, you will need to contact your current health insurance provider and ask a representative to discontinue their insurance coverage.
You can find your insurance company’s customer service number on your health insurance card.
If you have any questions about the insurance transfer process, contact your local Arizona Department of Economic Security or Family Assistance Administration office. You can find a list of contact information for local offices in Arizona here.
If you have any further questions about the Arizona KidsCare or CHIP, call the Arizona Applicant and Member Services line at 1 (855) 432-7587.
You can also contact your local Arizona Department of Economic Security or Family Assistance Administration office. You can find a list of contact information for local offices in Arizona here.
Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
You can also send a message on the Health-e-Arizona PLUS online portal here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Children’s Health Insurance Program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free CHIP Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
