What is Medicaid (AHCCCS)?
Medicaid is a federal and state program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families, as well as certain individuals with disabilities. In Arizona, this program is called the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Medicaid covers a variety of healthcare services, including addiction treatment, mental health counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and rehabilitation programs.
For individuals seeking addiction recovery, Medicaid helps reduce the financial burden by covering detoxification, residential and outpatient treatment, therapy, and aftercare. Each state administers its own Medicaid program, and eligibility requirements and covered services may vary.