Number of dialysis patients statewide: 7,395 This state does not currently offer Medigap insurance to dialysis patients under 65. 2012 Legislative Session:  January 10 - mid April

2011 Medicaid Update
The State saw CMS accept a $4 co-payment for taxi rides to non-emergency medical appointments in Maricopa and Pima counties, a $3 fee for parents and childless adults who fail to give 24-hour notice for missed appointments in Maricopa and Pima counties, and 60 days of health benefits for people who have lost federal disability coverage in the last month. CMS rejected the state’s plan to cap eligibility for parents earning 75% to 100% of the poverty level, to require beneficiaries to re-enroll every 6 months rather than annually, and to charge a $50 fee for smokers.  In 2011, Medicaid funding was restored for kidney, heart, liver, pancreas and lung transplants. 

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Arizona Dialysis Patient Resources

#15 Intermountain End Stage Renal Disease Network
165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 466
Lakewood, CO  80228
1-800-783-8818

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
1-602-417-4000
1-800-654-8713

• Adult Programs: Arizona's Medicaid agency that offers health care programs to serve Arizona residents. Individuals must meet certain income and other requirements to obtain services
• Programs for Children: KidsCare is affordable health insurance for children 18 years old or younger. KidsCare is provided by the State of Arizona and is administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).
• Additional Programs: Health Insurance for Adults without children (AHCCCS) Health insurance for adults without children.

Arizona Advocacy Archives
As the state legislature prepares for 2012, new legislation will need to be introduced to accomplish our advocacy priorities. Click here for a list of issues and legislation DPC advocated for in past legislative sessions.