AHCCCS has rolled out a useful new website to help Medicaid members figure out whether the new federal work and community engagement requirements are likely to apply to them when the requirements begin next year.

The site is Keep My AHCCCS: https://keepmyahcccs.com/

One of the best features is under the “Learn Whether Medicaid Work Requirements Apply to Me” tab. Members answer a series of simple checkbox questions about their circumstances, and the tool provides an assessment at the end telling them whether the new requirements are likely to apply.

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I ran through it several times pretending to be people in different circumstances. It’s easy to use and does a pretty good job explaining who is likely to be subject to the requirements and who may qualify for an exemption.

For people who will need to meet the requirements, the site also includes information about ways to comply—including links to opportunities to volunteer, which can count toward the community engagement requirement.

Here’s where our public health, healthcare and nonprofit networks can help spread the word. Many AHCCCS members probably won’t know this tool exists unless someone tells them about it.

The site also emphasizes something that applies to every AHCCCS member: make sure AHCCCS has your current address, phone number and email address so you don’t miss important notices.

Members can update their information through Health-e-Arizona Plus: https://www.healthearizonaplus.gov/

They can also:

If your organization serves AHCCCS members, please pass these links through your networks. A little advance preparation could prevent a lot of confusion and potentially prevent people from unnecessarily losing coverage.

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