Podcasts about ahcccs

In March, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved AHCCCS's expansion of KidsCare eligibility to 225% of the federal poverty level, up from the earlier 200% cap. KidsCare will now allow kids whose parents make too much to qualify for Medicaid but less than 225% of the poverty line, which is right around $70,200 for a family of four, to pay an affordable premium for quality Medicaid (AHCCCS) coverage. Today's conversation focuses on how Arizonans can connect to KidsCare and other resources to receive the healthcare coverage they need for their families.   Links Cover Arizona Coalition KidsCare page AHCCCS KidsCare page Alliance of Arizona Community Health Center's Outreach & Enrollment Page Children's Action Alliance Advocacy & Outreach page AHCCCS Map of Uninsured Hotspots

On today's episode, we are talking healthcare from AHCCCS to KidsCare, to the healthcare marketplace open enrollment period. Joining us today are Claudia Maldonado from the Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers, and our newest team member here at Vitalyst, Ana Roscetti, Director of State Health Policy and Advocacy. We discuss the Cover Arizona Coalition, Medicaid Redetermination, the Healthcare Marketplace and open enrollment. We hope it's an informative conversation.   Notes / Links To speak with an assister about your health insurance options, visit www.coveraz.org or call 2-1-1. Medicaid/AHCCCS members can update their information on www.healthearizonaplus.gov.

Today's topic: the end of Medicaid's continuous enrollment requirement, also known as “The Unwinding.” What is this “unwinding”? Since the beginning phases of the pandemic, the federal government has prohibited states from disenrolling Medicaid members, regardless of their eligibility status. The goal was to protect the health insurance coverage of individuals and families who were most at-risk during the pandemic. Fast forward three years, and with the fading of the pandemic, the federal government has allowed states to restart their normal process for determining Medicaid eligibility beginning April 1st. What does this mean for Arizona? It means a large number of people who are currently covered by Medicaid – roughly 650,000 Arizonans – may no longer qualify and may be at risk of losing their coverage. Fortunately, Arizona's Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (commonly referred to as AHCCCS) and local partners have long been preparing for this unwinding and are working hard to ensure that Arizonans take action to maintain their Medicaid coverage or find quality coverage elsewhere. Today we're talking to two colleagues who work to improve health insurance coverage across Arizona: Claudia Maldonado, with the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers, and Matt Jewett, with Children's Action Alliance. In partnership with organizations across the state, they are helping to lead the charge to protect Arizonans' coverage during the unwinding.   Show Notes: Medicaid/AHCCCS members need to update their information on www.healthearizonaplus.gov. To speak with an assister about your health insurance options, visit www.coveraz.org or call 2-1-1. To find helpful materials related to the unwinding, visit www.coveraz.org/unwinding.  

Join our resident Business Ninja Andrew together with Shara Turner, Clinical Director at Sabino Recovery, a luxury inpatient treatment program for men and women who are struggling with alcohol and drug addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders. Sabino Recovery provides facilitation to the 12-Step program. On average, treatment lasts 35 days and can cost $45,000+. Sabino Recovery has a staff-to-client ratio of 1:4. Sabino Recovery is accredited by CARF. They can work with many commercial insurance companies as an out-of-network provider. However, they do not accept Medicaid or AHCCCS.Sabino Recovery can accommodate up to 50 clients at a time. Their facility spans over 100 acres of Arizona's Sonoran Desert. The complex has a swimming pool, internet cafe, outdoor sitting areas, and a beautiful landscape. Sabino Recovery provides gender-specific accommodations for clients in southwestern-style rooms that are furnished with decor from the local area. Sabino Recovery encourages clients to use the fitness center, equine stables, and the bookstore as often as possible. They have an adventure center that has a climbing wall and a ropes course. Cell phone usage and laptop usage are monitored and only available during specific hours. Clients can enjoy healthy meals and snacks that can accommodate all diets or allergies including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and heart-healthy. Learn more about them and visit their website today at https://www.sabinorecovery.com/-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business?  Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeforme/https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

Catalina Behavioral Health (520-999-2560) in Tucson, Arizona, is now offering many AHCCCS clients medical detox and inpatient and outpatient treatment services. Go to https://catalinabehavioralhealth.com/insurance-verification/rehabs-that-accept-accchs to find out more.

Abbie Fink and Dr. Adrian McIntyre chat with Laurie Munn, Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development at Mercy Care, a not-for-profit health plan serving AHCCCS members throughout Arizona. Mercy Care provides access to health care services for families, children, seniors, and people with physical and developmental/cognitive disabilities. Learn more at https://www.mercycareaz.org/ (MercyCareAZ.org). Read Abbie Fink's blog post for this episode: https://hmapr.com/in-the-house-with-laurie-munn/ ("In The House With ... Laurie Munn") If you enjoyed this episode, check out the https://www.prgnpodcast.com/ (PRGN Presents) podcast, hosted by Abbie Fink, featuring conversations about PR, marketing, and communications with members of the https://prgn.com/ (Public Relations Global Network), "the world's local public relations agency.” Additional Resources https://hmapr.com/what-makes-a-good-client/ ("What Makes a Good Client?") by Abbie Fink https://hmapr.com/23818-2/ ("Celebrating a Diverse Client Roster as HMA Turns 40") by Abbie Fink https://hmapr.com/where-do-clients-come-from/ ("Where Do Clients Come From?") by Scott Hanson Need to hire a PR firm? We demystify the process and give you some helpful advice in Episode 19: https://copperstateofmind.show/episode/how-to-hire-public-relations-agency-phoenix-arizona ("How to Hire a Public Relations Agency in Arizona: Insider Tips for Executives and Marketing Directors") Copper State of Mind is a project of https://hmapr.com/ (HMA Public Relations), a full-service public relations and marketing communications firm in Phoenix.   The show is recorded and produced in the studio of https://phx.fm/ (PHX.fm), the leading independent B2B podcast network in Arizona.

During my five years in the Arizona House, I have been a crusader for increased funding and services for maternal and child health. Arizona is worst in the country for Adverse Childhood Experiences. Far too many Arizona children grow up with food insecurity, housing insecurity and financial insecurity, while the state government gives away billions each year in tax breaks. With so much cash on hand, it's time for the Arizona Legislature to invest in the health and wellbeing of children and families – instead of more tax breaks for corporations and wealthy Arizonans. According to Arizona's 2020 Statewide Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Report, Arizona has one of the highest poverty rates in the country. Between 59 and 74% of African American, Latino and Native American children in Arizona live in low-income households. Although some of Arizona's infant and maternal health outcomes are better than average, racial and ethnic disparities exist. Arizona's overall infant mortality rate is 5.6 (per 1000 live births), but that rate jumps to 9.2 (per 1000 live births) for African Americans and 9.4 (per 1000 live births) for Native Americans. Similar racial and ethnic disparities exist when you look at low birthweight.Arizona's working families are at a crossroads. Many are struggling after losing pandemic benefits and are worried about loss of eviction protection in an uncertain world. Will the Arizona Legislature help them by easing some of their medical burden? Arizona's Medicaid system, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) has flexibility options that it can opt into—especially now that the procedures have been streamlined and now that Arizona has plenty of money for matching funds. My guests today will talk about the state of maternal and child health in Arizona and steps that the Arizona Legislature can take in 2022 to improve the health and the lives of Arizonans, particularly our youngest residents. My guests for this podcast are Zaida Dedolph, director of health policy for the Children's Action Alliance, and Rep. Kelli Butler, who is ranking Democrat on the Arizona House Health Committee. They discuss Arizona's need for expanded maternal and child healthcare and the state's unique opportunities as we approach the next Legislative session.Time Stamp | PPH Commentary 0:42   | Interview with Zaida Dedolph 5:22   | Increasing Access to Care for Arizona Children 6:17   | Arizona's Rate of Uninsured Children Is Almost Twice US Rate 7:12  | AHCCCS and KidsCare 101 8:31  | Arizona Doesn't Have to Be Stingy with Healthcare  9:52  | Arizona Does the "Bare Minimum" for New Moms and Babies 11:27  | Arizona Maternal Mortality Report: 80% of Postpartum Deaths Are Preventable 12:36  | Instead of Action to Save Lives  |  AZLeg Wants More Reports 13:54  | Increased Access to Prenatal and Postpartum Care Would Save Lives and Money 15:45  | Arizona Needs Medically Accurate Reproductive Health Education  18:43  | There Are Generational Benefits to Increasing Health Coverage for More Families 20:17  | Interview Rep. Kelli Butler 23:04  | House Health Committee Is Meeting About Medicaid Expansion 24:06   | Legislators Discuss Seven Ways to Improve Access to Care in Arizona 25:19  | Butler Is Still Pushing for Expansion of KidsCare 26:16  | Democrats Have Been Trying to Pass Dental Care for Pregnant People for Years 27:10    | Expansion of Postpartum Care  28:35  | Other Expansions Discussed by HHC 29:59   | Prevention Saves Lives and Money 31:07  | More on Arizona's Maternal Mortality Report 32:48  

Episode 7 of The Arizona Pulse podcast covers the new opioid treatment tool provided by AHCCCS. Be sure to check out our website and other links below mentioned during the interview. The Arizona Pulse Links:AZ Pulse Website: https://azpulse.org/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheArizonaPulseFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theazpulse/Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thearizonapulseEpisode Links and Resources:OAR Line Website: https://www.azdhs.gov/oarline/OAR Line Number: 1-888-688-4222Opioid Services Locator Tool: https://opioidservicelocator.azahcccs.gov/

In this episode of AZ ROC Talk, we interview Kelli Williams, the former Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordinator at AHCCCS about suicide prevention in Arizona and in the Construction Industry. Learn more about suicide prevention and find resources at https://www.azahcccs.gov/suicideprevention. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454

In this is the episode of the Family Care Learning Podcast, we hear from Anika Robinson who is the president of ASA Now and she is a major advocate for foster children and families. Anika has also helped create Jacob's Law in Arizona which was signed in March 2016. What is Jacob's Law? Jacob's Law provides required timelines to access behavioral and urgent health services, makes it possible for caregivers to secure services when service request timelines have expired, requires a placement packet, provides protections for caregivers, protects caregivers against allegations or charges from the Department of Child Safety (DCS) due to their children's mental illness, provides Out-of-Home request timelines, requires DCS to contact last placement if a previous foster child comes back into care, required an designated point of contact to coordinate crisis services for a child, when crisis is not being responsive, makes it possible to secure out of county services, protects caregivers wishing to disrupt a current placement and requires AHCCCS to track and report annually when law is not followed, complete a network adequacy study, adopt corrective action plans, sanctions or other measures to address noncompliance. ▶️ Check Out ASA Now ► http://www.asanow.org ▶️ See All Courses in Our Catalog ► https://bit.ly/FamilyCareLearning ▶️ Donate To Strengthen Families ► https://cfcare.org/ways-to-give/learning-donation ▶️ Podcast ► http://bit.ly/FamilyCareLearningPodcast ▶️ Subscribe ► http://bit.ly/FCLSubscribe ⬇️ For Arizona Residents ⬇️ ▶️ Christian Family Care Website ► https://cfcare.org ▶️ Arizona Family Counseling ► https://arizonafamilycounseling.com ▶️ Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit ► https://cfcare.org/ways-to-give/arizona-foster-care-tax-credit Family Care Learning is an education division of Christian Family Care. This channel contains educational content from our courses and other content designed to strengthen families from a Christian worldview and trauma-informed perspective. Christian Family Care is a foster and adoption agency that has been serving Arizona since 1982. #familycarelearning #christianfamilycare #fostercare #jacobslaw

For newly diagnosed families in Arizona, getting services can be very confusing and overwhelming.  In this episode we explain each step in detail, from getting the right diagnosis to accessing all of the major systems of care.  We discuss what is necessary for a child to qualify through DDD and the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), as well as AHCCCS (our state's Medicaid program) and private insurance plans.  Join two experienced parents as they share information that every parent needs to know.

Sara Salek, MD, Chief Medical Officer at AHCCCS, and Kelli D. Williams, MPH, State Suicide Prevention Specialist at AHCCCS, discuss suicide prevention, statistics, and resources for physicians and their patients. Contact the crisis hotlines for yourself and patients. Physicians may also contact the Virtual Doctors' Lounge organized by ArMA.The episode is sponsored by MICA, exclusive provider of medical professional liability insurance for MCMS members. Arizona Physician Podcast is brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Holly Simpson is an experienced Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney in North and South Carolina. Prior to obtaining her law degree, she was a licensed family therapist and helped hundreds of families navigate various life difficulties. Holly graduated at the top of her law school class while juggling the demands of her 6 children. She started Simpson Law Firm because she wanted to continue helping families by creating plans to protect their assets and their loved ones.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Holly Simpson is an experienced Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney in North and South Carolina. Prior to obtaining her law degree, she was a licensed family therapist and helped hundreds of families navigate various life difficulties. Holly graduated at the top of her law school class while juggling the demands of her 6 children. She started Simpson Law Firm because she wanted to continue helping families by creating plans to protect their assets and their loved ones. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Valleywise Health is here to help you through the process of finding health coverage. On this episode of Valley Well! Valle Salud!, we're going in depth on Arizona's Medicaid system – known as AHCCCS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AHCCCS: Trabajar es Requisito en 2020 Una conversación sobre el requisito de trabajo de AHCCCS: cuándo inicia, para quién, cuántas horas al mes, trabajar y otras actividades, exenciones, reportar, suspensión, reanudación y más.

AHCCCS: Overview & New Changes A conversation on what AHCCCS is, its benefits (physical and mental health insurance, long term care, cash, and Medicare Savings Programs), eligibility requirements, and the new Work Requirements (to start in 2020).

A conversation on UPDATES: Rx, AHCCCS, Light Rail, Elections, and More, including the high cost of prescription drugs and approaches to make them more affordable, work requirement on many AHCCCS beneficiaries, the light rail going to South Phoenix, and Phoenix Mayoral election, and electric vehicle charging stations.

A conversation on Healthcare in Arizona (AHCCCS and ALTCS), including a brief history of the passage of Social Security and Medicare & Medicaid, CHIP, Long Term Care, and ACA, with especial emphasis on ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System).

Since 2009, Tom Betlach has served as Director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s single state Medicaid agency. Betlach reports to the Governor on the AHCCCS program, which currently provides health care coverage to 1.85 million Arizonans at an annual cost of $12 billion. Betlach is widely recognized as a national leader in Medicaid managed care and health care policy. Through his leadership, Arizona: Launched the first integrated health plan for persons with serious mental illness by including physical health services into the Regional Behavioral Health Authority Leads the nation in duals alignment Is streamlining justice system transitions to health care Remains one of the lowest cost long term care programs nationally Has maintained high levels of home and community based placement for persons with long term care needs Created an integrated specialty plan for children with special health care needs Modernized operational processes and systems, including enhancing data analytics in Medicaid In this episode, Betlach discusses his journey in the healthcare industry, the importance of treating health from a holistic approach, and how he is inspired by his staff's belief in the mission of AHCCCS. He also discusses how AHCCS has the ability to impact every community -- not just Arizona, but nationally.  _____   To watch this episode go to relentlessmentality.net   Your Host Justin Bayless President & CEO, Bayless Healthcare INSTAGRAM: @JustBayless LINKEDIN: @JustinBayless YOUTUBE: Relentless Mentality  

A conversation on Medicare: pre & thru retirement, including definitions, different scenarios, enrolling in Medicare, creditable coverage, Medicaid, the Marketplace, AHCCCS, Social Security, and more.