American Indian Health Program (AIHP) (Health Plan ID #999998)
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) enrolled in AHCCCS or Children's Health Insurance Program (KidsCare) may choose to receive their coverage through the AHCCCS American Indian Health Program (AIHP) or one of the AHCCCS-contracted managed health plans called AHCCCS Complete Care Plans ("ACC").
AHCCCS American Indian Health Program Member Handbook
AHCCCS American Indian Health Program (AIHP) provides medically necessary services for enrolled members,including preventive and behavioral health care services. See the Member Handbook (linked below) for more information about AIHP.
Member Handbook | Rich Text Version
Obtaining Services
AIHP members may receive health care services from Indian Health Facilities (the Indian Health Service, tribally-operated "638" health programs, urban Indian health clinics) and other AHCCCS-registered providers.
Unique Program Choices
AI/AN members can switch their enrollment between AHCCCS AIHP and an AHCCCS managed health care plan and back again at any time. However, a member can change from one managed health care plan to another (for example, Mercy Care Plan to Molina Healthcare) only once a year.
Contact
There are three ways for AHCCCS members to change their AHCCCS enrollment:
- To change from American Indian Health Program to a managed care health plan, call 602-417-7100 (Maricopa County) OR 1-800-334-5283 (Outside Maricopa county).
- To change from a health care plan to American Indian Health Program, the American Indian Health Program (AIHP) Change Request Form must be submitted to AHCCCS. Only AHCCCS registered Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribally owned/and or operated 638 facilities and Urban Indian Health Organizations (receiving Title V funding from IHS) may use this form.
- To change from a health care plan to to American Indian Health Program. Complete this form with proof of your Tribal membership/enrollment. American Indian Health Program Change Request by Member | Solicitud de cambio (por miembro) - Programa de salud de los indios americanos
If you need to request an ID card replacement there are two options:
- Change Request (by Health Care Provider) - American Indian Health Program - AIHP-001, or
- Call 602-417-7000 (Maricopa County) or 1-800-962-6690 (Outside Maricopa County)
Frequently Ask Questions
- Q. Should I send in my original documents with the American Indian Health Program Change Request by Member form, when I want to change my health plan?
- A: No. Please only send copies of your documents, do not send orginals.
- Q. How long does it take once I submit the American Indian Health Program Change Request by Member form for the change to take place?
- A: 24-48 business hours from the time of receipt of request, along with Tribal membership/enrollment documents.
- Q. Where do I find a list of approved proof of connection to a Federally Recognized Tribe?
- A: Page 2 in the American Indian Health Program Change Request by Member form. Under the documents issued by a federally recognized Indian Tribe or the Bureau of Indian Affairs is a list.
- Q: If I've already been seen at a tribal facility, do I have to submit proof of tribal membership/enrollment/affiliation to AHCCCS?
- A: No. Members that have any history of visiting an IHS, 638 facility, or urban Indian Organization do not need to submit additional proof of tribal enrollment/membership/affiliation. For these members, AHCCCS will verify the member's history visiting such facilities. If prior history cannot be verified by AHCCCS, a notice will be sent to the member to submit additional documentation.
