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A facility that is owned and/or operated by a Federally recognized American Indian/Alaskan Native Tribe and that is authorized to provide services pursuant to Public Law 93-638, as amended. Also referred to as: tribally owned and/or operated 638 facility, tribally owned and/or operated facility, 638 tribal facility, and tribally-operated 638 health program.
A claim that has been received and processed by the Contractor which resulted in a payment or denial of payment.
Providers are not Administrative Services Subcontractors.
A person 18 years of age or older, unless the term is given a different definition by statute, rule, or policies adopted by AHCCCS.
Any person who has been delegated the authority to obligate or act on behalf of a provider [42 CFR 455.101].
A contracted Managed Care Organization (also known as a health plan) that, except in limited circumstances, is responsible for the provision of both physical and behavioral health services to eligible Title XIX/XXI persons enrolled by the administration.
The ACOM provides information related to AHCCCS Contractor operations and is available on the AHCCCS website at www.azahcccs.gov.
The process of determining, through an application and required verification, whether an applicant meets the criteria for Title XIX/XXI funded services.
The AMPM provides information regarding covered health care services and is available on the AHCCCS website at www.azahcccs.gov.
Preventive, diagnostic and treatment services provided on an outpatient basis by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and/or other health care providers.
An acute care Fee-For-Service program administered by AHCCCS for eligible American Indians which reimburses for physical and behavioral health services provided by and through the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribal health programs operated under 638 or any other AHCCCS registered provider.
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities transportation, and telecommunications. Refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, in 42 U.S.C. 126 and 47 U.S.C. 5.
To ask for review of a decision that denies or limits a service.
The written determination by the Contractor concerning an appeal.
State regulations established pursuant to relevant statutes. Referred to in Contract as “Rules.” AHCCCS Rules are State regulations which have been promulgated by the AHCCCS Administration and published by the Arizona Secretary of State.
The State agency that has the powers and duties set forth in A.R.S. §36-104 and A.R.S. Title 36, Chapters 5 and 34.
Arizona’s Medicaid Program, approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a Section 1115 Waiver Demonstration Program and described in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 29.
An AHCCCS program which delivers long-term, acute, behavioral health and case management services as authorized by A.R.S. §36-2931 et seq., to eligible members who are either elderly and/or have physical disabilities, and to members with developmental disabilities, through contractual agreements and other arrangements.
Laws of the State of Arizona.
Mental health and substance use collectively.
Any behavioral, mental health, and/or substance use diagnoses found in the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of International Classification of Disorders (DSM) excluding those diagnoses such as intellectual disability, learning disorders and dementia, which are not typically responsive to mental health or substance use treatment.
An individual who has successfully completed all prerequisites of the respective specialty board and successfully passed the required examination for certification and when applicable, requirements for maintenance of certification.
Cities, towns or municipalities located in Arizona and within a designated geographic service area whose residents typically receive primary or emergency care in adjacent Geographic Service Areas (GSA) or neighboring states, excluding neighboring countries, due to service availability or distance.
Payment to a Contractor by AHCCCS of a fixed monthly payment per person in advance, for which the Contractor provides a full range of covered services as authorized under A.R.S. §36-2904 and A.R.S. §36-2907.
A facility and/or program that is recognized as providing the highest levels of leadership, quality, and service. Centers of Excellence align physicians and other providers to achieve higher value through greater focus on appropriateness of care, clinical excellence, and patient satisfaction.
An organization within the United States Department of Health and Human Services, which administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
A person under the age of 18, unless the term is given a different definition by statute, rule or policies adopted by AHCCCS.
A defined group of individuals that includes, at a minimum, the child and their family, a behavioral health representative, and any individuals important in the child’s life that are identified and invited to participate by the child and family. This may include teachers, extended family members, friends, family support partners, healthcare providers, coaches and community resource providers, representatives from churches, synagogues or mosques, agents from other service systems like (DCS) Department of Child Safety or the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). The size, scope and intensity of involvement of the team members are determined by the objectives established for the child, the needs of the family in providing for the child, and by who is needed to develop an effective service plan, and can therefore expand and Contract as necessary to be successful on behalf of the child.
A dispute, filed by a provider or Contractor, whichever is applicable, involving a payment of a claim, denial of a claim, imposition of a sanction or reinsurance.
A claim that may be processed without obtaining additional information from the provider of service or from a third party but does not include claims under investigation for fraud or abuse or claims under review for medical necessity, as defined by A.R.S. §36-2904.
The centralized processing system for files from each TRBHA/RBHA to AHCCCS as well as an informational repository for a variety of BH related reporting. The CIS system includes Member Enrollment and Eligibility, Encounter processing data, and SMI determination processes.
The general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
An organization or entity that has a prepaid capitated Contract with AHCCCS pursuant to A.R.S. §36-2904, A.R.S. §36-2940, or A.R.S. §36-2944to provide goods and services to members either directly or through subcontracts with providers, in conformance with contractual requirements, AHCCCS Statute and Rules, and Federal law and regulations.
A judgment of conviction has been entered by a Federal, State or local court, regardless of whether an appeal from that judgment is pending.
Money a member is asked to pay for a covered health service, when the service is given.
A written work plan that identifies the root cause(s) of a deficiency, includes goals and objectives, actions/ tasks to be taken to facilitate an expedient return to compliance, methodologies to be used to accomplish CAP goals and objectives, and staff responsible to carry out the CAP within established timelines. CAPs are generally used to improve performance of the Contractor and/or its providers, to enhance Quality Management/Process Improvement activities and the outcomes of the activities, or to resolve a deficiency.
The process of identifying and utilizing all confirmed sources of first or third-party benefits before payment is made by the Contractor.
The health and medical services to be delivered by the Contractor as described in Section D, Program Requirements or the Scope of Work Section.
The process of obtaining, verifying and evaluating information regarding applicable licensure, accreditation, certification, educational and practice requirements to determine whether a provider has the required credentials to deliver specific covered services to members.
A day means a calendar day unless otherwise specified.
A business day means a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday unless a legal holiday falls on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
A type of subcontract agreement with a qualified organization or person to perform one or more functions required to be performed by the Contractor pursuant to this Contract.
The State agency that formerly had the duties set forth by the legislature to provide BH services within Arizona.
The Division of a State agency, as defined in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 5.1, which is responsible for serving eligible Arizona residents with a developmental/intellectual disability. AHCCCS contracts with DES/DDD to serve Medicaid eligible individuals with a developmental/intellectual disability.
The discontinuance of a member’s eligibility to receive covered services through a Contractor.
The division responsible for Contractor oversight regarding AHCCCS Contractor operations, quality, maternal and child health, behavioral health, medical management, case management, rate setting, encounters, and financial/operational oversight.
A member who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Equipment and supplies ordered by a health care provider for a medical reason for repeated use.
A comprehensive child health program of prevention, treatment, correction, and improvement of physical and behavioral health problems for AHCCCS members under the age of 21. The purpose of EPSDT is to ensure the availability and accessibility of health care resources as well as to assist Medicaid recipients in effectively utilizing these resources. EPSDT services provide comprehensive health care through primary prevention, early intervention, diagnosis, medically necessary treatment, and follow-up care of physical and behavioral health problems for AHCCCS members less than 21 years of age. EPSDT services include screening services, vision services, dental services, hearing services and all other medically necessary mandatory and optional services listed in Federal Law 42 U.S.C. 1396d(a) to correct or ameliorate defects and physical and mental illnesses and conditions identified in an EPSDT screening whether or not the services are covered under the AHCCCS State Plan. Limitations and exclusions, other than the requirement for medical necessity and cost effectiveness, do not apply to EPSDT services.
Transportation by an ambulance for an emergency condition.
Cause serious damage to any body organ or body part.
Covered inpatient and outpatient services provided after the sudden onset of an emergency medical condition as defined above. These services must be furnished by a qualified provider, and must be necessary to evaluate or stabilize the emergency medical condition [42 CFR 438.114(a)].
Care you get in an emergency room.
Services to treat an emergency condition.
A record of a health care-related service rendered by a provider or providers registered with AHCCCS to a member who is enrolled with a Contractor on the date of service.
A Medicaid recipient who is currently enrolled with a Contractor [42 CFR 438.2].
The process by which an eligible person becomes a member of a Contractor’s plan.
An intervention that is recognized as effective in treating a specific health-related condition based on scientific research; the skill and judgment of care health professionals; and the unique needs, concerns and preferences of the person receiving services.
All items attached as part of the original Solicitation.
FFP refers to the contribution that the Federal government makes to the Title XIX and Title XXI program portions of AHCCCS, as defined in 42 CFR 400.203.
A method of payment to an AHCCCS registered provider on an amount-per-service basis for services reimbursed directly by AHCCCS for members not enrolled with a managed care Contractor.
A Title XIX or Title XXI eligible individual who is not enrolled with an AHCCCS Contractor.
A Contractor that processes or pays vendor claims on behalf of the Medicaid agency, 42 CFR 455.101.
An intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with the knowledge that the deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to themselves or or some other person. It includes any act that constitutes fraud under applicable State or Federal law, as defined in 42 CFR 455.2.
An area designated by AHCCCS within which a Contractor of record provides, directly or through subcontract, covered health care service to a member enrolled with that Contractor of record, as defined in 9 A.A.C. 22, Article 1.
A complaint that the member communicates to their health plan. It does not include a complaint for a health plan’s decision to deny or limit a request for services.
A system that includes a process for member grievances and appeals including, SMI grievances and appeals, provider claim disputes. The Grievance and Appeal system provides access to the State fair hearing process.
Services that help a person get and keep skills and functioning for daily living.
A physician, podiatrist, optometrist, chiropractor, psychologist, dentist, physician assistant, physical or occupational therapist, therapist assistant, speech language pathologist, audiologist, registered or practical nurse (including nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist and certified nurse midwife), licensed social worker, registered respiratory therapist, licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor.
Coverage of costs for health care services.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; also known as the Kennedy-Kassebaum Act, signed August 21, 1996 as amended and as reflected in the implementing regulations at 45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164.
Nursing, home health aide, and therapy services; and medical supplies, equipment, and appliances a member received at home based on a doctor’s order.
Comfort and support services for a member deemed by a Physician to be in the last stages (six months or less) of life.
Being admitted to or staying in a hospital.
A health care provider that has a contract with your health plan.
A hospital, nursing facility, or other institution of more than 16 beds that is primarily engaged in providing diagnosis, treatment or care of persons with mental diseases (including substance use disorders), including medical attention, nursing care and related services. Whether an institution is an institution for mental diseases is determined by its overall character as that of a facility established and maintained primarily for the care and treatment of individuals with mental diseases, whether or not it is licensed as such. An institution for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities is not an institution for mental diseases [42 CFR 435.1010].
Liability for services rendered for which claims have not been received.
The operating division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for providing medical and public health services to members of federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Natives as outlined in 25 U.S.C. 1661.
The component of the Contractor’s organization which supports the Information Systems, whether the systems themselves are internal to the organization (full spectrum of systems staffing), or externally contracted (internal oversight and support).
When authorized by legislative or other governing bodies, two or more public agencies or public procurement units by direct Contract or agreement may contract for services or jointly exercise any powers common to the contracting parties and may enter into agreements with one another for joint or cooperative action or may form a separate legal entity, including a nonprofit corporation to Contract for or perform some or all of the services specified in the Contract or agreement or exercise those powers jointly held by the contracting parties. A.R.S. Title 11, Chapter 7, Article 3 (A.R.S. §11-952.A).
An individual, entity, or program that is or may be liable to pay all or part of the medical cost of injury, disease or disability of an AHCCCS applicant or member as defined in A.A.C. R9-22-1001.
A legal claim, filed with the County Recorder’s office in which a member resides and in the county an injury was sustained for the purpose of ensuring that AHCCCS receives reimbursement for medical services paid. The lien is attached to any settlement the member may receive as a result of an injury.
Services and supports provided to members of all ages who have functional limitations and/or chronic illnesses that have the primary purpose of supporting the ability of the member to live or work in the setting of their choice, which may include the individual’s home, a provider-owned or controlled residential setting, a nursing facility, or other institutional setting [42 CFR 438.2].
Any systems upgrade or change to a major business component that may result in a disruption to the following: loading of contracts, providers or members, issuing prior authorizations or the adjudication of claims.
Systems that integrate the financing and delivery of health care services to covered individuals by means of arrangements with selected providers to furnish comprehensive services to members; establish explicit criteria for the selection of health care providers; have financial incentives for members to use providers and procedures associated with the plan; and have formal programs for quality, medical management and the coordination of care.
Makes the services it provides to its Medicaid enrollees as accessible (in terms of timeliness, amount, duration, and scope) as those services are to other Medicaid beneficiaries within the area served by the entity.
Meets the solvency standards of 42 CFR 438.116.
A managed care delivery system operated by a State as authorized under section 1915(a), 1915(b), 1932(a), or 1115(a) of the Social Security Act [42 CFR 438.2].
A type of subcontract with an entity in which the owner of the Contractor delegates all or substantially all management and administrative services necessary for the operation of the Contractor.
Any change in overall operations that affects, or can reasonably be foreseen to affect, the Contractor’s ability to meet the performance standards as required in Contract including, but not limited to, any change that would impact or is likely to impact more than 5% of total membership and/or provider network in a specific GSA.
Any change that affects, or can reasonably be foreseen to affect, the Contractor's ability to meet the performance and/or provider network standards as described in Contract including, but not limited to, any change that would cause or is likely to cause more than 5% of the members in a GSA to change the location where services are received or rendered.
A general manager, business manager, administrator, director, or other individual who exercises operational or managerial control over or who directly or indirectly conducts the day-to-day operation of an institution, organization or agency [42 CFR 455.101].
A fact, data or other information excluded from a report, Contract, etc., the absence of which could lead to erroneous conclusions following reasonable review of such report, Contract, etc.
A Federal/State program authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, as amended.
The Federal law mandating, in part, that States ensure the accessibility and delivery of quality health care by their managed care Contractors. These regulations were promulgated pursuant to the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997.
A Federal program authorized by Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended.
Can be reusable by others or removable.
Medical equipment and appliances may also be referred to as Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
An integrated process or system that is designed to assure appropriate utilization of health care resources, in the amount and duration necessary to achieve desired health outcomes, across the continuum of care (from prevention to hospice).
A service given by a doctor, or licensed health practitioner that helps with health problem, stops disease, disability, or extends life.
Those covered services provided by qualified service providers within the scope of their practice to prevent disease, disability and other adverse health conditions or their progression or to prolong life.
Health care related items that are consumable or disposable, or cannot withstand repeated use by more than one individual, that are required to address an individual medical disability, illness or injury [42 CFR 440.70].
A chronological written account of a patient's examination and treatment that includes the patient's medical history and complaints, the provider's physical findings, behavioral health findings, the results of diagnostic tests and procedures, medications and therapeutic procedures, referrals and treatment plans.
Medical care and treatment provided by a Primary Care Provider (PCP), attending physician or dentist or by a nurse or other health related professional and technical personnel at the direction/order of a licensed physician or dentist.
The use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders.
An eligible person who is enrolled in AHCCCS, as defined in A.R.S. §36-2931, §36-2901, §36-2901.01 and A.R.S. §36-2981.
Any materials given to the Contractor’s membership. This includes, but is not limited to: member handbooks, member newsletters, provider directories, surveys, on hold messages and health related brochures/reminders and videos, form letter templates, and website content. It also includes the use of other mass communication technology such as e-mail and voice recorded information messages delivered to a member’s phone.
A unique identification number for covered health care providers, assigned by the CMS contracted national enumerator.
Physicians, health care providers, suppliers and hospitals that contract with a health plan to give care to members.
A health care provider that has a provider agreement with AHCCCS but does not have a contract with your health plan. You may be responsible for the cost of care for out-of-network providers.
A biological, adoptive, or custodial mother or father of a child, or an individual who has been appointed as a legal guardian or custodian of a child by a court of competent jurisdiction.
A planned process of data gathering, evaluation and analysis to determine interventions or activities that are projected to have a positive outcome. A PIP includes measuring the impact of the interventions or activities toward improving the quality of care and service delivery. Formerly referred to as Quality Improvement Projects (QIP).
A set of standardized measures designed to assist AHCCCS in evaluating, comparing and improving the performance of its Contractors.
Health care services given by a licensed physician.
Medically necessary services, related to an emergency medical condition provided after the member’s condition is sufficiently stabilized in order to maintain, improve or resolve the member’s condition so that the member could alternatively be safely discharged or transferred to another location [42 CFR 438.114(a)].
A Medicaid-eligible recipient who is not yet enrolled with a Contractor [42 CFR 438.10(a)].
An integrated information infrastructure that supports AHCCCS operations, administrative activities and reporting requirements.
The monthly amount that a member pays for health insurance. A member may have other costs for care including a deductible, copayments, and coinsurance.
The premium tax is equal to the tax imposed pursuant to A.R.S. §36-2905 and A.R.S. §36-2944.01 for all payments made to Contractors for the Contract Year.
Prescription drugs and medications paid for by your health plan.
Medications ordered by a health care professional and given by a pharmacist.
All health care services and laboratory services customarily furnished by or through a general practitioner, family physician, internal medicine physician, obstetrician/gynecologist, pediatrician, or other licensed practitioner as authorized by the State Medicaid program, to the extent the furnishing of those services is legally authorized in the State in which the practitioner furnishes them [42 CFR 438.2].
An individual who meets the requirements of A.R.S. §36-2901, and who is responsible for the management of the member’s health care. A PCP may be a physician defined as a person licensed as an allopathic or osteopathic physician according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 13 or Chapter 17, or a practitioner defined as a physician assistant licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 25, or a certified nurse practitioner licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15. The PCP must be an individual, not a group or association of persons, such as a clinic.
The focus on methods to reduce, control, eliminate and prevent the incidence or onset of physical or mental health disease through the application of interventions before there is any evidence of disease or injury.
Approval from a health plan that may be required before you get a service. This is not a promise that the health plan will cover the cost of the service.
The period of time prior to the member’s enrollment, during which a member is eligible for covered services. The timeframe is from the effective date of eligibility (usually the first day of the month of application) until the date the member is enrolled with the Contractor. Refer to 9 A.A.C. 22 Article 1. If a member made eligible via the Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE) program is subsequently determined eligible for AHCCCS via the full application process, prior period coverage for the member will be covered by AHCCCS Fee-For-Service and the member will be enrolled with the Contractor only on a prospective basis. HPE does not apply to ALTCS members. The time period for prior period coverage does not include the time period for prior quarter coverage.
Would have qualified for Medicaid at the time services were received if the person had applied regardless of whether the person is alive when the application is made. Refer to A.A.C. R9-22-303.
AHCCCS Contractors are not responsible for payment for covered services received during the prior quarter.
A person or group who has an agreement with AHCCCS to provide services to AHCCCS members.
Two or more health care professionals who practice their profession at a common location (whether or not they share facilities, supporting staff, or equipment).
A person without medical training who relies on the experience, knowledge and judgment of a reasonable person to make a decision regarding whether or not the absence of immediate medical attention will result in: 1) placing the health of the individual in serious jeopardy, 2) serious impairment to bodily functions, or 3) serious dysfunction of a bodily part or organ.
A person determined eligible under A.A.C. R9-29-101 et seq. for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) and eligible for acute care services provided for in A.A.C. R9-22-201 et seq. or ALTCS services provided for in A.A.C. R9-28-201 et seq. A QMB Dual receives both Medicare and Medicaid services and cost sharing assistance.
A verbal, written, telephonic, electronic or in-person request for health services.
A contracted Managed Care Organization (also known as a health plan) responsible for the provision of comprehensive behavioral health services to all eligible persons assigned by the administration and provision of comprehensive physical health services to eligible persons with a Serious Mental Illness enrolled by the Administration.
Services that help a person restore and keep skills and functioning for daily living that have been lost or impaired.
A risk-sharing program provided by AHCCCS to Contractors for the reimbursement of certain Contract service costs incurred for a member beyond a predetermined monetary threshold.
A party that has, or may have, the ability to control or significantly influence a Contractor, or a party that is, or may be, controlled or significantly influenced by a Contractor. "Related parties" include, but are not limited to, agents, managing employees, persons with an ownership or controlling interest in the Contractor and their immediate families, subcontractors, wholly-owned subsidiaries or suppliers, parent companies, sister companies, holding companies, and other entities controlled or managed by any such entities or persons.
A RFP includes all documents, whether attached or incorporated by references that are used by the Administration for soliciting a Proposal under 9 A.A.C. 22 Article 6 and 9 A.A.C. 28 Article 6.
The amount paid for food and/or shelter. Medicaid funds can be expended for room and board when a person lives in an institutional setting (e.g. NF, ICF). Medicaid funds cannot be expended for room and board when a member resides in an Alternative HCBS Setting (e.g. Assisted Living Home, Behavioral Health Residential Facilities) or an apartment like setting that may provide meals.
A type of subcontract with a corporate owner or any of its Divisions or Subsidiaries that requires specific levels of service for administrative functions or services for the Contractor specifically related to fulfilling the Contractor’s obligations to AHCCCS under the terms of this Contract.
Plans to help the members better their quality of life.
Skilled services provided in your home or in a nursing home by licensed nurses or therapists.
A doctor who practices a specific area of medicine or focuses on a group of patients.
Serious and chronic physical, developmental, or behavioral conditions requiring medically necessary health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by members generally; that lasts or is expected to last one year or longer and may require ongoing care not generally provided by a primary care provider.
Physician who is specially trained in a certain branch of medicine related to specific services or procedures, certain age categories of patients, certain body systems, or certain types of diseases.
Of sufficient scope and breadth to address the health care service needs of members throughout the State of Arizona.
The budget year-State fiscal year: July 1 through June 30.
The written agreements between the State and CMS, which describes how the AHCCCS program meets CMS requirements for participation in the Medicaid program and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
An agreement entered into by the Contractor with any of the following: a provider of health care services who agrees to furnish covered services to member; or with any other organization or person who agrees to perform any administrative function or service for the Contractor specifically related to fulfilling the Contractor's obligations to AHCCCS under the terms of this Contract, as defined in 9 A.A.C. 22 Article 1.
A provider of health care who agrees to furnish covered services to members.
A person, agency or organization with which the Contractor has contracted or delegated some of its management/administrative functions or responsibilities.
A person, agency or organization with which a fiscal agent has entered into a Contract, agreement, purchase order or lease (or leases of real property) to obtain space, supplies equipment or services provided under the AHCCCS agreement.
An entity owned or controlled by the Contractor.
A range of conditions that vary in severity over time, from problematic, short-term use/abuse of substances to severe and chronic disorders requiring long-term and sustained treatment and recovery management.
Eligible individuals receiving income through Federal cash assistance programs under Title XVI of the Social Security Act who are aged, blind or have a disability and have household income levels at or below 100% of the FPL.
Known as Medicaid, Title XIX of the Social Security Act provides for Federal grants to the states for medical assistance programs. Title XIX enables states to furnish medical assistance to those who have insufficient income and resources to meet the costs of necessary medical services, rehabilitation and other services, to help those families and individuals become or remain independent and able to care for themselves. Title XIX members include but are not limited to those eligible under Section 1931 of the Social Security Act, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SSI-related groups, Medicare cost sharing groups, Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program and Freedom to Work Program. Which includes those populations described in 42 U.S.C. 1396 a(a)(10)(A).
Title XIX members include those eligible under Section 1931 provisions of the Social Security Act (previously AFDC), Sixth Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (SOBRA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or SSI-related groups, Medicare Cost Sharing groups, Adult Group at or below 106% Federal Poverty Level (Adults </= 106%), Adult Group above 106% Federal Poverty Level (Adults > 106%), Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment program, Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Subsidy, Young Adult Transitional Insurance, and Freedom to Work.
A procedure or method to cure, improve, or palliate an individual’s medical condition or behavioral health issue. Refer to A.A.C. R9-10-101.
A tribal entity that has an intergovernmental agreement with the administration, the primary purpose of which is to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to all eligible persons assigned by the administration to the tribal entity. Tribal governments, through an agreement with the State, may operate a Tribal Regional Behavioral Health Authority for the provision of behavioral health services to American Indian members. Refer to A.R.S. §36-3401 and A.R.S. §36-3407.
Care for an illness, injury, or condition serious enough to seek immediate care, but not serious enough to require emergency room care.
The definitions specified in Part 1 below refer to terms found in all AHCCCS contracts.
Intentional infliction of physical, emotional or mental harm, caused by negligent acts or omissions, unreasonable confinement, sexual abuse or sexual assault as defined by A.R.S. §46-451 and A.R.S. §13-3623.
Provider practices that are inconsistent with sound fiscal, business or medical practices, and result in an unnecessary cost to the AHCCCS program, or in reimbursement for services that are not medically necessary or that fail to meet professionally recognized standards for health care. It also includes recipient practices that result in unnecessary cost to the AHCCCS program as defined by 42 CFR 455.2.
The enrollment status of a member who is otherwise financially and medically eligible for ALTCS but who 1) refuses HCBS offered by the case manager; 2) has made an uncompensated transfer that makes him or her ineligible; 3) resides in a setting in which Long Term Care Services and Supports (LTSS) cannot be provided; or 4) has equity value in a home that exceeds $552,000. These ALTCS enrolled members are eligible to receive acute medical services but not eligible to receive LTC institutional, alternative residential or HCBS.
The Arizona Constitution authorizes an administrative director and staff to assist the Chief Justice with administrative duties. Under the direction of the Chief Justice, the administrative director and the staff of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) provide the necessary support for the supervision and administration of all State courts.
Adults aged 19-64, without Medicare, with income above 106% through 133% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Adults aged 19-64, without Medicare, with income at or below 106% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Any person who has been delegated the authority to obligate or act on behalf of another person or entity.
A party that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with an entity.
The anniversary date is 12 months from the date the member is enrolled with the Contractor and annually thereafter. In some cases, the anniversary date will change based on the last date the member changed Contractors or the last date the member was given an opportunity to change.
The opportunity for a person to change Contractors every 12 months.
Investigate reports of abuse and neglect.
Assess, promote and support the safety of a child in a safe and stable family or other appropriate placement in response to allegations of abuse or neglect.
Work cooperatively with law enforcement regarding reports that include criminal conduct allegations.
Without compromising child safety, coordinate services to achieve and maintain permanency on behalf of the child, strengthen the family and provide prevention, intervention and treatment services pursuant to this chapter.
The State agency responsible for all juveniles adjudicated as delinquent and committed to its jurisdiction by the county juvenile courts.
A 24 hour per day unit of service that is authorized by an ALTCS member’s case manager or the behavioral health case manager or a subcontractor for an acute care member, which may be billed despite the member’s absence from the facility for the purposes of short term hospitalization leave and therapeutic leave. Refer to the Arizona Medicaid State Plan, 42 CFR 447.40 and 42 CFR 483.12, 9 A.A.C. 28 and AMPM Chapter 100.
Are provided under supervision by a behavioral health professional.
Causes the individual to require treatment to maintain or enhance independence.
Are provided with clinical oversight by a behavioral health professional.
Eligible individuals under the Title XIX expansion program for women with income up to 250% of the FPL, who are diagnosed with and need treatment for breast and/or cervical cancer or cervical lesions and are not eligible for other Title XIX programs providing full Title XIX services. Qualifying individuals cannot have other creditable health insurance coverage, including Medicare.
Activities to identify the top tier of high need/high cost Title XIX members receiving services within an AHCCCS contracted health plan; including the design of clinical interventions or alternative treatments to reduce risk, cost, and help members achieve better health care outcomes. Care management is an administrative function performed by the health plan. Distinct from case management, Care Managers should not perform the day-to-day duties of service delivery.
A group of activities performed by the Contractor to identify and manage clinical interventions or alternative treatments for identified members to reduce risk, cost, and help achieve better health care outcomes. Distinct from case management, care management does not include the day-to-day duties of service delivery.
A collaborative process which assess, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. Contractor Case management for DES/DDD is referred to as Support Coordination.
Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 [31 CFR Part 205]. Provides guidelines for the drawdown and transfer of Federal funds.
A component of AHCCCS’ data management information system that supports ALTCS and that is designed to provide key information to, and receive key information from ALTCS Contractors.
A Contractor that is responsible for the provision of covered, medically necessary AHCCCS services for foster children in Arizona. Refer to A.R.S. §8-512.
A State procurement system used to select Contractors to provide covered services on a geographic basis.
The county of fiscal responsibility is the Arizona county that is responsible for paying the State's funding match for the member’s ALTCS Service Package. The county of physical presence (the county in which the member physically resides) and the county of fiscal responsibility may be the same county or different counties.
Is attributable to cognitive disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy or autism.
Is manifested before age eighteen.
Reflects the need for a combination and sequence of individually planned or coordinated special, interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services that are of lifelong or extended duration.
The sponsoring organizations or parent companies of the managed care organization that share in the returns generated by the organization, both profits and liabilities.
Care that recognizes and respects the pivotal role of the family in the lives of members. It supports families in their natural care-giving roles, promotes normal patterns of living, and ensures family collaboration and choice in the provision of services to the member. When appropriate the member directs the involvement of the family to ensure person centered care.
A biological, adoptive, or custodial mother or father of a child, or an individual who has been appointed as a legal guardian or custodian of a child by a court of competent jurisdiction, or other member representative responsible for making health care decisions on behalf of the member. Family members may also include siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
An entity that has a board of directors made up of more than 50% family members who have primary responsibility for the raising of a child, youth, adolescent or young adult with a Serious Emotional Disturbance, (SED) or have the lived experience as a primary natural support for an adult with emotional, behavioral, mental health or substance use needs.
A program delineated in A.A.C. R9-22-217, to treat an emergency condition for a member who is determined eligible under A.R.S. §36-2903.03(D).
A public or private non-profit health care organization that has been identified by the HRSA and certified by CMS as meeting criteria under Sections 1861(aa)(4) and 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act.
A public or private non-profit health care organization that has been identified by the HRSA and certified by CMS as meeting the definition of “health center” under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, but does not receive grant funding under Section 330.
A “clinic” consisting of single specialty health care providers who travel to health care delivery settings closer to members and their families than the Multi-Specialty Interdisciplinary Clinics (MSICs) to provide a specific set of services including evaluation, monitoring, and treatment for CRS-related conditions on a periodic basis.
The opportunity given to each member who does not specify a Contractor preference at the time of enrollment to choose between the Contractors available within the Geographic Service Area (GSA) in which the member is enrolled.
Behavioral health services provided to adult members age 18 and older who have not been determined to have a Serious Mental Illness.
Configure their program operations to the needs of the Child and Family Team without arbitrary limits on frequency, duration, type of service, age, gender, population or other factors associated with the delivery of Support and Rehabilitation Services.
A residential dwelling that is owned, rented, leased, or occupied at no cost to the member, including a house, a mobile home, an apartment or other similar shelter. A home is not a facility, a setting or an institution, or a portion and any of these, licensed or certified by a regulatory agency of the State as a defined in A.A.C. R9-28-101.
Home and community-based services, as defined in A.R.S. §36-2931 and A.R.S. §36-2939.
A single document in which all of the medical information listed in Chapter 900 of the AMPM is recorded to facilitate the coordination and quality of care delivered by multiple providers serving a single patient in multiple locations and at varying times.
A meeting of the interdisciplinary team members or coordination of care among interdisciplinary treatment team members to address the totality of the treatment and service plans for the member based on the most current information available.
A placement setting for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Federal and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (Title XXI – CHIP) administered by AHCCCS. The KidsCare program offers comprehensive medical, preventive, treatment services, and behavioral health care services statewide to eligible children under the age of 19, in households with income between 133% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
A physician, physician assistant or registered nurse practitioner.
A managed care entity that has a Medicare Contract with CMS to provide services to Medicare beneficiaries, including Medicare Advantage Plan (MAP), Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan (MAPDP), MAPDP Special Needs Plan, or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
An established facility where specialists from multiple specialties meet with members and their families for the purpose of providing interdisciplinary services to treat members.
Peer – controlled - Governance board is at least 51% peers.
An approach to planning designed to assist the member to plan their life and supports. This model enables individuals to increase their personal self-determination and improve their own independence.
An individual who meets the Arizona definition as outlined in A.R.S. §36-551 and is determined eligible for services through the DES Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Services for AHCCCS-enrolled acute and long term care members with developmental/intellectual disabilities are managed through the DES Division of Developmental Disabilities.
A process of determining an individual’s risk of institutionalization at a NF or ICF level of care as specified in 9 A.A.C. 28 Article 1.
Prescription medications prescribed by an AHCCCS registered qualified practitioner as a pharmacy benefit, based on medical necessity, and in compliance with Federal and state law including 42 U.S.C 1396r-8 and A.A.C. R9-22-209.
Eligibility classification for capitation payment purposes.
Grouping of rate codes that are paid at the same capitation rate.
Any claim that does not meet the standardized claim requirements of 9 A.A.C. 22, Article 7 is considered roster billing.
A clinic located in an area designated by the Bureau of Census as rural, and by the Secretary of the DHHS as medically underserved or having an insufficient number of physicians, which meets the requirements under 42 CFR 491.
A condition as defined in A.R.S. §36-550 and determined in a person 18 years of age or older.
Eligible pregnant women under Section 9401 of the Sixth Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act of 1986, amended by the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. 1396(a)(10)(A)(ii)(IX), November 5, 1990, with individually budgeted incomes at or below 150% of the FPL, and children in families with individually budgeted incomes ranging from below 100% to 140% of the FPL, depending on the age of the child.
The process, after assessment and submission of required documentation to determine, whether a member meets the criteria for Serious Mental Illness.
Provide either a limited scope of Support and Rehabilitation Services (such as primarily specializing in respite services or skills training services) and/or services that may be designed for a specific population, age, gender, frequency, duration or some other factor (such as a service specializing in working with teenagers or those with a history of displaying harmful sexual behaviors.
Individuals who are eligible under one of the Title XIX eligibility categories and found eligible for a transplant, but subsequently lose Title XIX eligibility due to excess income become eligible for one of two extended eligibility options as specified in A.R.S. §36-2907.10 and A.R.S. §36-2907.11.
Impairs, reduces, or destroys the individual’s social or economic functioning.
A Federal cash assistance program under Title IV of the Social Security Act established by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193). It replaced Aid To Families With Dependent Children (AFDC).
Title XXI of the Social Security Act provides funds to states to enable them to initiate and expand the provision of child health assistance to uninsured, low income children in an effective and efficient manner that is coordinated with other sources of child health benefits coverage.
A written plan of services and therapeutic interventions based on a complete assessment of a member's developmental and health status, strengths and needs that are designed and periodically updated by the multi-specialty, interdisciplinary team.
Integrated services provided in community settings through the use of innovative strategies for care coordination such as Telemedicine, integrated medical records and virtual interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
A referral that results in an intake that must be completed in a community setting within 24 hours of the request. It includes care coordination, discharge planning services and an SMI screening when appropriate. The 24 Hour Mobile Team Urgent Referral services are provided in hospitals, nursing homes, foster homes, detention facilities and other community settings.
A mobile response that includes an intake in a community setting within 72 hours of the request. It includes care coordination services and coordination with DCS and the courts. The 72 Hour Mobile Team Rapid Response services are provided in hospitals, homes, shelters and other community settings.
AHIPAA compliant transmission, by a health care provider to a T/RBHA and by a T/RBHA to AHCCCS that contains information to establish or terminate a person’s enrollment in the AHCCCS service delivery system.
Contract entered into between AHCCCS and AzCH-CCP - Arizona Complete Care, including all attachments and exhibits thereto, as such contract may be amended or supplemented from time to time.
Administrative expenses incurred to manage the health system, including, but not limited to provider relations and contracting; provider billing; provider sub-capitation administration provision; non-encounterable PBM fees (e.g., pharmacy network management, pharmacy discount negotiating, drug utilization review, coordination of specialty drugs, pharmacy claims processing, pharmacy call center operations, etc.); quality improvement activities; accounting; information technology services; processing and investigating grievances and appeals; legal services, which includes legal representation of the Contractor at administrative hearings; planning; program development; program evaluation; personnel management; staff development and training; provider auditing and monitoring; utilization review and quality assurance. Administrative costs do not include expenses incurred for the direct provision of health care services, including case management, or integrated health care services.
A defined group of individuals that includes, at a minimum, the member, their family, a behavioral health representative, and any individuals important in the member’s life that are identified and invited to participate by the member. This may include system partners such as extended family members, friends, family support partners, healthcare providers, community resource providers, representatives from churches, synagogues or mosques, agents from other service systems like the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Probation, or the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The size, scope and intensity of involvement of the team members are determined by the objectives established for the adult, the needs of the family in providing for the adult, and by which individuals are needed to develop an effective service plan, and can therefore expand and contract as necessary to be successful on behalf of the adult should this be needed or required.
The denial of a member's request to dispute a financial liability, including cost sharing, copayments, premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other member financial liabilities.
A person or entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with AzCH - Arizona Complete Care.
A provider that enters into an agreement with AHCCCS under A.A.C. R9-22-703(A), and meets licensing or certification requirements to provide covered services.
A written document that is issued for the purpose of making changes to a document.
The State agency that has the powers and duties set forth in A.R.S. § 41-1951, et seq.
Any attachment, amendment, exhibit and/or schedule to a document.
Evidence-based practices, promising practices, or emerging practices.
A physician with documentation of completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program approved by the American College of Graduate Medical Education, or the American Osteopathic Association. Documentation would include either a certificate of residency training including exact dates, or a letter of verification of residency training from the training director including the exact dates of training.
Is a time-limited, intensive crisis intervention program, currently for AzCH members, that delivers services in an ADHS licensed BHRF (Provider Type B8) to help persons live successfully in the community. The program includes crisis, supportive and treatment services. No prior authorization is needed for the first 5 days.
A CFT or ART meeting must be conducted within three (3) business days of a member’s admission to the program.
If an extension in the stay is needed to further stabilize after the initial 5 days, an authorization is required for an extension of 5 additional days. The clinical documentation must be submitted to support medical necessity. The maximum length of stay is ten (10) days.
There are limited beds in the community designed as discharge BIP beds for members who do not qualify for medical necessity in a behavioral health level 1 facility but the member needs stabilization prior to returning to their previous living arrangements.
A service billed under a fee-for-service arrangement.
An agency that is contracted directly by AzCH - Arizona Complete Care and registered with AHCCCS to provide rehabilitation and support services consistent with the staff qualifications and training. Refer to the AHCCCS Covered Behavioral Health Services Guide for details.
The presence of significant behavioral challenges that impact the safety of a member, facility personnel, and/or other members for which additional staff support is needed to address and successfully treat the member’s behavioral challenges in the facility.
Any situation in which the Subcontractor or an individual employed or retained by the Subcontractor is in a position to exploit a contractual, professional, or official capacity in some way for personal or organizational benefit that otherwise would not exist.
The time period that corresponds to the federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30 used for financial reporting purposes.
A set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals which enables that system, agency, or those professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. Culture refers to integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language, thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups. Competence implies having the capacity to function effectively as an individual and an organization within the context of the cultural beliefs, behaviors and needs presented by consumers and their communities.
The job title used by AzCH - Arizona Complete Care to describe the role Subcontractor employees perform related to assisting a High Needs Member and family in achieving recovery. These duties include all duties formerly assigned to the role of the Case Manager and include intensive case management services, management of care, coordination of services, employment support, health promotion, motivational interviewing, assisting with service planning and other similar services to support recovery.
The reports and other deliverables the Subcontractor is required to provide to AzCH - Arizona Complete Care pursuant to the AzCH - Arizona Complete Care Provider Manual.
In the case where a Subcontractor is a health care entity, a person or entity who is employed by or otherwise engaged by Subcontractor to provide Covered Services to Members.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services ("CLAS"), which may be amended or supplemented from time to time and is are included as Exhibit F. The National CLAS Standards aim to improve health care quality and advance health equity by establishing a framework for organizations to serve the nation's increasingly diverse communities.
The State budget year: July 1 through June 30. This is to be distinguished from the Contract Year, as defined above.
A list of covered medications available for treatment of Members.
Eligible individuals under the Title XIX program that extends eligibility to individuals 16 through 64 years old who meet SSI disability criteria, and whose earned income after allowable deductions is at or below 250% of the FPL, and who are not eligible for any other Medicaid program. These members must pay a premium to AHCCCS, depending on income.
Health Care Coordinator is the job title used by AzCH - Arizona Complete Care to describe the required duties performed by Subcontractor (Provider) employees related to coordinating physical health, behavioral health and social services in a member-focused manner with the goals of improving whole person health outcomes, and more effective and efficient use of resources. Health Care Coordinators, often referred to as Health Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Integrated Care Managers, or Care Coordinators; provide accessible, comprehensive, and continuous coordination of care based on effective working relationships with members and accumulated knowledge over time of members’ health care challenges and strengths. Health Care Coordinators build on members’ strengths to promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency.
An intensive level of case management services provided to high need Members.
Specially designed programs, care management services, treatment services and dedicated staff responsible to meet the care management and treatment needs of High Need Members. HNRM is required to be available 24/7/365 to monitor and facilitate the safety of High Need Members, the safety of communities, and assist High Need Members to live successfully in the community.
An inpatient treatment program or behavioral health treatment facility that is licensed under A.A.C. Title 9, Chapter 10 and includes a psychiatric acute hospital, a residential treatment center for individuals under the age of twenty-one (21), or a sub-acute facility.
A behavioral health agency as defined in A.A.C. Title 9, Chapter 10.
A set of specially designed programs and services and designated staff responsible to meet the needs of Members with low to moderate needs. LMNR Centers are required to screen Members for "High Needs" and refer High Need Members to High Need Recovery Centers.
A temporary change in a provider network that may reasonably be foreseen to jeopardize the delivery of covered health services to an identifiable segment of the Member population.
Facts, data or other information excluded from a report, contract, the absence of which could lead to erroneous conclusions following reasonable review of such report or contract.
Title XIX waiver Member whose family income exceeds the limits of all other Title XIX categories (except ALTCS) and has family medical expenses that reduce income to or below 40% of the Federal Poverty Level. Medical Expense Deduction members may or may not have a categorical link to Title XIX.
An acute care hospital, psychiatric hospital—Non IMD, psychiatric hospital – IMD—, Residential Treatment Center—Non IMD, psychiatric hospital – IMD—, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Intermediate Care Facility for persons with intellectual disabilities.
The federal law that created a prescription drug benefit called Medicare Part D for individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part A and/or enrolled in Medicare Part B.
Medicaid does not pay for Medicare Part D covered drugs for members eligible for Medicare Part D including Dual Eligible Members. Exceptions include behavioral health medications on the behavioral health drug list for members with a serious mental illness. Certain drugs that are excluded from coverage by Medicare continue to be covered by AHCCCS. Those medications include over-the-counter medications as defined in the AMPM. Prescription medications that are covered under Medicare, but are not on a Part D health plan’s formulary are not considered excluded drugs and are not covered by AHCCCS.
The same meaning as "Formulary” or “Preferred Drug List” (PDL).
An annual formula grant from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that provides funds to establish or expand an organized community-based system of care for providing non-Title XIX mental health services to children with serious emotional disturbances (SED) and adults with serious mental illness (SMI). These funds are used to: (1) carry out the State plan contained in the application; (2) evaluate programs and services, and; (3) conduct planning, administration, and educational activities related to the provision of services.
Fixed, non-capitated funds, including funds from MHBG and SABG, County, and other funds, and State appropriations (excluding State appropriations for state match to support the Title XIX and Title XXI program), which are used for services to Non-Title XIX/XXI eligible persons and for medically necessary services not covered by Title XIX or Title XXI programs.
An individual who needs or may be at risk of needing covered health-related services, but does not meet federal and state requirements for Title XIX or Title XXI eligibility.
A Non-Title XIX/XXI Member who has met the criteria to be designated as Seriously Mentally Ill.
An AHCCCS bureau that builds partnerships with individuals, families of choice, youth, communities, organizations to promote recovery, resiliency and wellness. OIFA collaborates with key leadership and community members in the decision making process at all levels of the behavioral health system. In partnership with the community, OIFA advocates for the development of culturally inclusive environments that are welcoming to individuals and families. establishes structures to promote diverse youth, family and individual voices in leadership positions throughout Arizona, delivers training, technical assistance and instructional materials for individuals and their families, ensure peers support and family support are available to all persons receiving services and their families, and monitors contractor performance and measure outcomes.
Activities to identify and encourage Members or potential Members, who may be in need of, but not yet receiving physical or behavioral health services.
AzCH – Arizona Complete Care or another entity that is responsible for funding Covered Services to Members.
AzCH – Arizona Complete Care’s contract with any Payor that governs provision of Covered Services to Members. When AzCH – Arizona Complete Care is the Payor, "PAYOR CONTRACT" AzCH – Arizona Complete Care's contract with the State or federal agency or other entity that has contracted with AzCH - Arizona Complete Care to arrange for the provision of Covered Services to eligible individuals of such agency or other entity.
The process used to determine if credentialed clinicians are competent to perform certain treatment interventions, based on training, supervised practice, and/or competency testing.
The excess of revenues over expenditures, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regardless of whether Subcontractor is a for-profit or a not-for-profit entity.
The agencies, facilities, professional groups, and professionals or other persons under subcontract to AzCH – Complete Care Plan to provide Covered Services to Members, including the Subcontractor to the extent the Subcontractor directly provides Covered Services to Members.
A person who is a licensed physician as defined in A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 13 or Chapter 17 and who holds psychiatric board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists, or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry; or is board eligible.
The Division within Arizona Department of Economic Security.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which is a part of the U.S. Public Health Service leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
A grievance or request for investigation that is filed by or on behalf of a person with Serious Mental Illness alleging a violation of the member’s rights or asserting that a condition requiring investigation exists.
A member who meets the criteria and has been enrolled with a Serious Mental Illness as defined in A.R.S. 36-550.
A Title XIX eligible adult who is eligible to receive both behavioral and physical health care services through AzCH - Arizona Complete Care's provider network.
A specialized assessment written by a Specialty Provider to determine an eligible individual’s level of functioning and medical necessity for the specialty services provided by the Specialty Provider. All persons being served in the public health system must have an assessment upon an initial request for services with updates occurring at least annually. The Specialty Assessment must be utilized to collect necessary information that will inform providers of how to plan for effective care and treatment of the individual for the medical condition being treated. AzCH - Arizona Complete Care does not have a mandated Specialty Assessment template but all Behavioral Health Assessments must include all elements outlined in Policy 105, Assessment and Service Planning and be in accordance to all state and federal regulations.
A contracted provider type requiring full execution of specialty/sub-specialty services. Specialty/Sub-specialty Providers are required to deliver specialized programs and treatment services in treatment facilities, the community, Member homes, or specified offices to meet the unique needs of special populations. Specialty Providers include ADHS Division of Licensing Services licensed facilities, CSAs, MDs, DOs, Licensed Psychologists, NPs, LPCs, LISACs, and LCSWs.
A written plan for services written by the Specialty Provider upon an eligible individual’s request for services. Specialty Service Plans require periodic updates to the plan to meet the changing health needs for persons who continue to meet medical necessity for requested services. AzCH - Arizona Complete Care does not mandate a specific service plan template. All Specialty Service Plans must be written in accordance to all state and federal regulations.
The practice of initiating drug therapy for a medical condition with the most cost-effective and safest drug, and stepping up through a sequence of alternative drug therapies as a preceding treatment option fails.
An annual formula grant from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that supports primary prevention services and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders. It is used to plan, implement and evaluate activities to prevent and treat substance abuse. Grant funds are also used to provide early intervention services for HIV and tuberculosis disease in high-risk substance abusers.
Covered Services as defined in the AHCCCS Covered Behavioral Health Services Guide.
Has the same meaning as "Freedom to Work."
The covered services identified in the AHCCCS Covered Behavioral Health Services Guide and the physical health care covered services described in Solicitation No. ADHS 15-00004276, Scope of Work Section 4.7, Physical Health Care Covered Services.
Eligible individuals and couples whose income is at or below one hundred percent (100%) of the FPL and who are not categorically linked to another Title XIX program.
An approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in the lives of people who receive services and people who provide services (SAMHSA Center for Trauma Informed Care).
Transitional medical care for individuals age 18 through age 25 who were enrolled in the foster care program under jurisdiction of the Department of Child Safety in Arizona on their 18th birthday.

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