Former Foster Youth Annual Automatic Renewal
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is requesting an amendment to the 1115 Research and Demonstration Waiver, Project Number 11-W-00275/9, to seek authority to:
- Waive the condition of eligibility in 42 CFR 435.608 requiring Medicaid beneficiaries to apply for other cash benefits for the Former Foster Youth (FFY) population.
- Relieve individuals who meet the statutory definition at 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX) of the obligation to provide information about potentially liable third parties at renewal as a condition of eligibility.
- Extend eligibility for full Medicaid state plan benefits to FFY who are under age 26, who turned 18 on or before December 31, 2022, who were in foster care under the responsibility of another state or tribe on the date of attaining 18 years of age, were enrolled in Medicaid on the date of aging out of foster care, and are now applying for Medicaid in Arizona.
- Former Foster Youth Waiver Amendment Presentation (8/23/24)
- Former Foster Youth Waiver Amendment Public Notice (8/23/24)
- Former Foster Youth Waiver Amendment Proposal (8/23/24)
- Former Foster Youth Waiver Amendment Proposal
- Former Foster Youth Waiver Amendment Presentation
- Former Foster Youth Waiver Amendment Public Notice
AHCCCS presented the details about Arizona’s Demonstration amendment proposal during a hybrid Tribal Consultation meeting and will share further details at two virtual public forum meetings. In addition, the Demonstration amendment proposal will be presented at the State Medicaid Advisory Committee (SMAC) meeting. Details regarding the public forum meetings can be found below:
| Public Forum Meeting: | Meeting Dates & Times | Meeting Web Link & Call-in Information |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal Consultation | August 5, 2024, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. AZ Time | Register in advance for this webinar: Or join by phone: US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 689 278 1000 Webinar ID: 825 8679 1270 Passcode: 566816944 In-Person Location: Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort - 22181 Resort Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 |
| Public Forum 1 | August 29, 2024, Noon -2:00 p.m. AZ Time | Register in advance for this webinar: Or join by phone: US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 646 931 3860 Webinar ID: 840 8614 0308 Passcode: 71095626 |
| Public Forum 2 | September 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. AZ Time | Register in advance for this webinar: Or join by phone: US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 Webinar ID: 812 1753 9951 Passcode: 14841342 |
| State Medicaid Advisory Committee (SMAC) | October 9, 2024, 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. AZ Time | Register in advance for this webinar: Or join by phone: US: +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 360 209 5623 Webinar ID: 820 2219 9346 Passcode: 852162836 |
The public will have the opportunity to review and submit comments on the proposal at the public meetings and in writing via e-mail to waiverpublicinput@azahcccs.gov or mail to:
AHCCCS
C/O OOD-Division of Public Policy and Strategic Planning
801 E. Jefferson Street, MD 4200,
Phoenix, AZ 85034
All comments must be received by October 10, 2024.
