Baby Arizona is a simple, faster way for pregnant women to start getting health care before the application process for AHCCCS health insurance is complete.

AHCCCS is part of the State of Arizona and its first care is your healthcare. AHCCCS provides health insurance to more than one-million Arizonans who need assistance getting medical services for themselves, their children, or other members of their family.

Who should apply for Baby Arizona?

Pregnant women who:

• Live in Arizona
• Have little or no income
• Are United States citizens or qualified non-citizens.

How do I start the application process?

1. Call the Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Hotline at 1-800-833-4642.

   • You will be given names of doctors who participate in the Baby Arizona Program.

2. Choose a doctor near you and call to make an appointment for a prenatal (pregnancy) visit. Ask the doctor’s office what you should bring with you for the Baby Arizona application process.

3. At your first visit, the office staff will help you with your Baby Arizona application for AHCCCS health insurance.

4. Make your next appointment for a prenatal (pregnancy) visit.

The application process should be 20 working days from the time the complete application is received at DES. You may receive prenatal care sooner, depending on a doctor's office schedule.

If you do not qualify for AHCCCS health insurance, the doctor’s office should set-up a reasonable payment plan for your prenatal services and should continue to care for you and your baby.

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