B Premium Payment for KidsCare

 

 

Revised 11/28/2023

Policy

To get MA through the KidsCare program, the customer must pay a premium based on their income. See MA1204 for premium amounts.

Exception: American Indians enrolled in a federally recognized tribe do not have a premium.

Customers with a financial hardship may qualify to have the KidsCare premium waived. See MA1204D for further details.

 

Definitions

Term

Definition

KidsCare Premium

A premium is calculated for all customers who qualify for KidsCare.

 

Proof

AHCCCS records showing premium payments made.

See Verifying KidsCare and FTW Premium Payments for more information.

Legal Authority

Program

Legal Authorities

KidsCare

42 USC 1397cc(e)

42 USC 1397gg(e)(1)

42 CFR 457.510

ARS 36-2982(5); 36-2982(E)

AAC R9-31-303(5); R9-31-1402; R9-31-1403(A)(9); R9-31-1405(c)