The choice of HCC or DSP must be entered on the back of the application when you apply. Health plans contract with various community clinics, health care providers such as doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and laboratories to provide services . Available health plans may differ by county. If you are Native American and have been determined eligible for IHS services, you may select IHS, direct services or any health plan serving the area in which you live. IHS will provide all service listed either at an IHS facility or by a referral.
Some services are available through a tribal entity.
Direct services are provided in community based facilities or hospitals contracted with the Arizona Department of Health Services. DSP arranges to provide or deliver medical care through the employment of doctor, nurses, health care technicians and other medical staff. Emergency medical transportation IHS will provide all services listed above either at an IHS facility or by referral. Direct Services Providers contracted with the Arizona Department of Health Services cover most services listed, plus medically necessary transportation. If you have any questions, comments, or problems regarding the KidsCare site, please send email to the Webmaster.