Change in Ownership Activities

Care1st Health Plan Arizona

December 9, 2014 – AHCCCS has received notification of Blue Shield of California's proposed acquisition of Care1st Health Plan.

• Notification of Change in Ownership
  • AHCCCS Approval of Acquisition Request 06-09-15
  • Care1st Letter 12-09-14
  • AHCCCS Response 12-12-14
  • Care1st Notification of Acquisition and Request for Prior Approval 01-05-15
    • Transition Plan 01-05-15
      • Organizational Chart
      • Care1st Financials
      • Blue Shield Financials
      • Member Script
      • Provider Notice
  • AHCCCS Response to Request for Prior Approval 02-06-15
  • Care1st Response 03/03/15
    • Attachment A - Blue Shield of California Statement Regarding Care1st Health Plan Arizona
    • Attachment B – Post Closing Organizational Chart
    • Attachment D – Stock Purchase Agreement, Public Version
    • Attachment F – Care1st Health Plan Articles of Incorporation
    • Attachment G – Care1st Health Plan Arizona A & R Bylaws
  • Blue Shield of California Response 04-13-15

Public Comment

May 1, 2015 - AHCCCS is seeking public comment on Blue Shield of California’s proposed acquisition of Care1st Health Plan Arizona and the transition plan as it relates to Care1st, an AHCCCS contracted health plan currently serving approximately 100,000 members across Arizona. The comment period is scheduled to end May 15, 2015.