Targeted Investments Program 1.0 Overview
The Targeted Investments (TI) 1.0 Program was AHCCCS’ strategy to provide financial incentives to eligible AHCCCS providers to develop systems for integrated care. In accordance with 42 CFR 438.6(c) and the 1115 Waiver, managed care plans were provided financial incentives to eligible Medicaid providers who met certain benchmarks for integrating and coordinating physical and behavioral health care for Medicaid beneficiaries. The 1.0 TI Program aimed to:
CMS Correspondence for TI 1.0
On January 18, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Arizona's request to begin a Targeted Investments Program for $300 million available over five years to Arizona providers who assist the State in promoting the integration of physical and behavioral health care, increasing efficiencies in care delivery, and improving health outcomes. In 2021, CMS approved a Year 6 extension to the original program and updated Waiver and Expenditure Authorities and STCs.
- AHCCCS Waiver Extension Approval Letter (10/14/2022)
- AHCCCS Waiver and Expenditure Authorities and STCs (10/11/2023)
- Year 6 Approval letter from CMS (09/30/2021)
- Year 6 Waiver and Expenditure Authorities and STCs (09/30/2021)
- Original Approval letter from CMS (01/18/2017)
- Original Waiver and Expenditure Authorities and STCs (01/18/2017)
- Evaluation Statewide and Population Focus - Measures and Targets
- TI Sustainability Plan (07/16/2019) and CMS Approval Letter (08/12/2019)