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ARIZONA
ALast verified 2026-07-03
Your income does not disqualify your child.
Arizona DDD determines waiver eligibility on the child's medical need; parental income is not counted.
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN ARIZONA
How services are run
Managed care organizations
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Attendant Care (DDD)
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
60 days from your Notice of Adverse Benefit Determination (rule term: 'Notice of Action')
Keep services during appeal
File within 10 days
- File appeal (orally or in writing) with the Contractor / DDD Office of Administrative Review within 60 days of the Notice of Action
- Contractor issues Notice of Appeal Resolution (within 30 days)
- Request AHCCCS State Fair Hearing (MCO internal appeal must be exhausted)
- State Fair Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at OAH; AHCCCS Director issues final decision
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
University Center (UCEDD)
Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities (University of Arizona)
NOTABLE WAIVERS
ALTCS / DDD (Arizona Long Term Care System)
SourceChildren and adults with developmental disabilities.
Waitlist: NO waitlist — ALTCS is an entitlement for those meeting medical/functional criteria.
ALTCS / EPD (Elderly and Physical Disability)
SourceSeniors and adults with physical disabilities.
Waitlist: No waitlist for eligible applicants.
DDD state-funded services (non-ALTCS)
SourcePeople with DD who don't meet ALTCS medical criteria.
Waitlist: Budget-limited; ask DDD support coordinators.
