419 Continuous Coverage

Revised 01/27/2026

Policy

Caretaker relatives and the children they live with may lose eligibility due to an increase in alimony or spousal support payments. Continued Coverage (CC) allows these customers to have up to four months of additional coverage.

Continuous Coverage customers can receive up to four months of coverage if:

• At least one member of the household received Medical Assistance as a Caretaker Relative in three of the last six months; 

• At least one month of the Caretaker Relative coverage was received immediately preceding the month they became income ineligible; and

• The household is ineligible for Medical Assistance because of increased alimony or spousal support payments received by the Caretaker Relative.

 

Definitions

Term	Definition
Caretaker Relative	A Medicaid program for customers who are: An adult relative; and Living and caring for a deprived child.
Continued Coverage (CC)	CC provides coverage for Medicaid customers who become ineligible due to an increase in alimony payments.

 

Service Package

Customers eligible for the Continuous Coverage program receive full AHCCCS Medical Assistance services.

 

Enrollment

Customers approved for full coverage under the Continuous Coverage program are enrolled in AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) plan (MA1102).
 

Legal Authority

Program	Legal Authorities
Caretaker Relative	42 USC 1396u-1(c)(1) 42 CFR 435.115, 42 CFR 435.112 ARS 36-2901(6) AAC R9-22-1427(B)  45 USC 608(a)(11)(B)