AHCCCS and KidsCare, how to apply, coverage for former foster youth, rule changes with their dates, community health centers with sliding fees in every county we found one, free clinics and what campus health costs.
In an emergency call 911.
Type an age and tick what fits. The page points you to the rows the AHCCCS chart lists, with their monthly income limits. Only AHCCCS decides who qualifies, after you apply.
Type an age to see the chart rows.
Monthly income limits from the AHCCCS chart dated February 1, 2026. Source: azahcccs.gov
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Each line is AHCCCS’s own words, with the date it takes effect.
KidsCare is AHCCCS coverage for children under 19 who are not eligible for other AHCCCS coverage.
Official pages differ
Both lines are shown as written. Ask AHCCCS or the clinic which one applies to you.
Monthly household income limits, as printed on the chart. The chart says the amounts for each additional person are approximate.
Monthly income limits from the AHCCCS chart dated February 1, 2026
Children under age 1 (147% of the federal poverty level)
Children ages 1 to 5 (141% of the federal poverty level)
Children ages 6 to 18 (133% of the federal poverty level)
KidsCare, children under age 19 (225% of the federal poverty level)
Parents and caretaker relatives (106% of the federal poverty level)
Adults ages 19 to 64 (133% of the federal poverty level)
Pregnant women (156% of the federal poverty level)
Official pages differ
Both lines are shown as written. Ask AHCCCS or the clinic which one applies to you.
Health-e-Arizona Plus (HEAplus) is the state’s online application for AHCCCS, KidsCare and food and cash help.
Click the following to apply online for Nutrition, Cash or Medical Assistance:
healthearizonaplus.govCall 1-855-HEA-PLUS for the nearest office
azahcccs.govDo you need help applying for AHCCCS Health Insurance, Nutrition Assistance (formerly Food Stamps), or TANF Cash Assistance?
azahcccs.govApplications for AHCCCS Health Insurance are available on the Department of Economic Security (DES) Application page:
azahcccs.govYoung Adult Transitional Insurance (YATI) is for people who were in foster care when they turned 18.
Official pages differ
Both lines are shown as written. Ask AHCCCS or the clinic which one applies to you.
Federal Emergency Services cover emergency medical conditions only. They are not full AHCCCS coverage.
These rules come from AHCCCS and its KeepMyAHCCCS site.
General AHCCCS policy lines, not rules written for students. Ask AHCCCS how they apply to you.
Community health centers (federally qualified health centers) and free clinics, by county. Each card uses the center’s own words about its sliding fee, cost and how to make an appointment.
Free clinics are run by nonprofits and volunteers. Each has its own rules on who it serves.
Official pages differ
Both lines are shown as written. Ask AHCCCS or the clinic which one applies to you.
Each card uses the school’s own words. Pick your school to see just its card.
Official pages differ
Both lines are shown as written. Ask AHCCCS or the clinic which one applies to you.
Official pages differ
Both lines are shown as written. Ask AHCCCS or the clinic which one applies to you.
Official numbers, as printed on the AHCCCS pages.
Call 855-220-0903
azahcccs.govBy Phone - For assistance, contact AHCCCS Member Services: (602) 417-7000 (800) 962-6690
azahcccs.govSome people do not have to meet the work requirements. This is called an exemption.
keepmyahcccs.comCentral Arizona: 800-564-5465 Northern Arizona: 888-788-4408
azahcccs.govOfficial pages differ
The AHCCCS pages list different Southern Arizona numbers, so none is shown here. Check both pages:
Official directories of community health centers.
We fund about 1,400 health centers, which run more than 16,200 service sites. They are in all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
findahealthcenter.hrsa.govCHCs accept both private and public insurance and offer a sliding fee scale based on income. They also help people determine eligibility for health coverage or other benefits.
aachc.orgAll 24 of Arizona’s Community Health Centers are members of the Alliance, along with one FQHC Urban Indian Health Center.
aachc.orgThis page lists costs, rules and places to get care, in each source’s own words. It is not medical advice. In an emergency call 911.
Checked against official AHCCCS, clinic and college pages in November 2026. Rules, fees and hours change: confirm before you go.