Public Health Alerts and Resources

Information about public health issues, including Monkeypox and COVID-19, is available here. Resources include vaccine availability, vaccine administration reimbursement rates, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

COVID-19 Information

See COVID-19 vaccine FAQs.

COVID-19 Vaccine Handout (English)

COVID-19 Vaccine Handout (Spanish)

Visit the Find Vaccine page to learn how to find a vaccine appointment.

If you are an AHCCCS member who is experiencing flu-like symptoms, please call the 24-hour Nurse Line for your health plan (listed below):

Health Plan Nurse Line Number
Arizona Complete Health (ACC & RBHA) 1-866-534-5963
Banner (ACC & LTC) 1-888-747-7990
Care1st 1-800-746-3163
Molina 1-800-424-5891
Mercy Care (ACC & LTC) 1-800-624-3879
Mercy Care (RBHA) 1-800-564-5465
UnitedHealthcare (ACC & LTC) 1-877-440-0255
Health Choice Arizona (ACC & RBHA) 1-855-458-0622
Mercy Care DCS CHP 1-833-711-0776
DDD THP 1-480-267-7267

Fee for Service Members, including those enrolled in the American Indian Health Program (AIHP), Tribal ALTCS, or a TRBHA, should contact their doctor, the nearest American Indian Medical Home (AIMH), or the nearest IHS/638 facility.

American Indian Medical Home (AIMH) Facility 24 Hour Nurse Call Line
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility 1-800-242-9271
Fort Yuma Indian Health Center 1-866-896-1585
Phoenix Indian Medical Center 1-602-285-3888
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation 1-833-361-9550
Whiteriver Indian Hospital 1-928-338-4911

AHCCCS is tracking the latest information we've received from tribes regarding COVID-19 responses and resources. See the Tribal COVID-19 tracking document for hotline numbers, travel restrictions, and general guidance.

If you have other concerns about COVID-19, please call your health plan’s Member Services phone number. Find this number on the back of your AHCCCS card or on the AHCCCS website under “Health Plans Available for AHCCCS Medical Assistance."

On March 17, 2020 and March 24, 2020, AHCCCS submitted requests to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive certain Medicaid and KidsCare requirements in order to ensure ongoing access to care over the course of the COVID-19 outbreak. As of March 23, AHCCCS has received federal approval to implement programmatic changes to help ensure access to health care for vulnerable Arizonans.

For current case counts and information about COVID-19 testing, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services COVID-19 website.

For local county information about COVID-19, please visit Maricopa.gov/Coronavirus or call your county public health authority:

The AHCCCS Office of Inspector General participates in the Arizona Attorney General Office Covid-19 Fraud Task Force to protect Arizonans from scams and ensure consumers are able to recognize, avoid, and report consumer fraud.

The Attorney General's office urges Arizonans to exercise caution when responding to unsolicited contact about: stimulus checks; vaccines, cures and treatments; quarantine areas; PPE; debt reduction; financial protection; and Medicare, just to name a few identified scams.

  • Do not respond to texts, emails, or calls requesting your personal information in exchange for a COVID-19 stimulus check. If you receive one of these requests, immediately report it to the hotline. COVID-19 economic impact checks will be delivered based on 2018 or 2019 tax return information, so no action is required for most people.
  • Ignore offers for a COVID-19 vaccine, cure, or treatment. Remember, if there is a medical breakthrough, you won’t hear about it for the first time through an email, online ad, or unsolicited sales pitch.
  • Research any charities or crowdfunding sites soliciting donations in connection with COVID-19 before giving. An organization may not be legitimate even if it uses words like “CDC” or “government” in its name.
  • Be cautious of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) from unknown third-party vendors. Verify that the company is legitimate before ordering their products or sending money.
  • Never click on a link or open an email attachment from an unknown or unverified source. Links and attachments may be embedded with a virus that will infect your computer or mobile device. To better protect yourself against malware, make sure your anti-virus software is operating and up-to-date.
  • Do not be convinced by sales pitches for COVID-19 tests that promise to give results in as little as 24 hours. If an effective, quick-results test becomes widely available, you will find out through news sources and government reporting, not a sales pitch.

If you believe you have been a target of a coronavirus-related scam, or know someone else who has been, please report the fraud. Reports can be made to the Task Force at:

Learn more about identifying and reporting scams at the Arizona Attorney General's COVID-19 Consumer Protection webpage