Community Presentations

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is hosting online forums to inform the community and gather feedback on the upcoming AHCCCS initiatives.

ASL interpretation and CART captioning services are available upon request. If you require these or other types of accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact PIO@azahcccs.gov at least seven business days prior to any meeting you wish to attend.

Date/Time	Meeting Name	Location	Details
Session II: For Members - Monday, July 7, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Session III: For Behavioral Health Providers - July 14, 2025 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Session IV: For Physical Health Providers - July 15, 2025 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Session V: For Health Plans - July 16, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Your Voice Matters: Join a Discussion About the Future of AHCCCS Health Plans	Virtual	Health Management Associates (HMA) is hosting several virtual sessions for current AHCCCS Complete Care and AHCCCS Complete Care Behavioral Health stakeholders to provide input. Sessions will include an overview of AHCCCS, and participants will be asked to share insights that can help inform the future of Medicaid and AHCCCS Complete Care contracts in Arizona. Each session is tailored to receive input from specific audiences, including members, behavioral health providers, physical health providers, and health plans. Register in advance for Session I Register in advance for Session II Register in advance for Session III Register in advance for Session IV Register in advance for Session V
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	AHCCCS Community Forum	On Zoom	Join us to hear a recap and highlights of the 2025 legislative session, learn how to use the new provider directory, and understand the updates to SED identification and removal process. Register in advance for this event Flier
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.	System Navigation: Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Identification Process	On Zoom	Join us to learn more about the Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) identification process. SED is an identification for children who have a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder which substantially interferes with or limits the child’s ability to function in family, school, or community activities. It may identify higher needs and help AHCCCS match services to the member’s specific needs. There is a standard process for SED identification. Register in advance for this event Flier
Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Jacob's Law Presentation	On Zoom	Arizona House Bill 2442 was passedinto law in 2016, and became known as Jacob’s Law. It helped to correct many issues facing foster, kinship, and adopted children who receive behavioral health services. This presentation covers the following: Overview of Jacob’s Law, Review and Use of the DCS Placement Packet, Legal Rights & Protections for Children and Resource Parents, and Covered Services. Training length is two (2) hours. Certificate of attendance will be provided. Register in advance for this event Flier