Public Hearing on KidsCare enrollment cap

On Tuesday, December 29, AHCCCS will be holding a public hearing on the enrollment cap that Governor Brewer has ordered for KidsCare.

From the public notice for the hearing:

KidsCare Program Enrollment Cap

Due to Arizona’s fiscal crisis, AHCCCS can no longer ensure the availability of adequate funding to support further growth in the KidsCare program. As a result, AHCCCS will implement an enrollment cap for the KidsCare program effective January 1, 2010.

AHCCCS will be holding a public hearing regarding the KidsCare Enrollment Cap, where written and oral comments can be submitted. Below is information on the location and time of the public hearing:

AHCCCS Administration
701 E. Jefferson, Gold Room
Phoenix, Arizona
December 29, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Other locations that will be set up for participation via teleconference are:

ALTCS: Arizona Long-term Care System
1010 N. Finance Center Drive, Suite 201
Tucson, AZ 85710

DAHL /Office of Special Investigations
2721 N. 4th street, Suite 23
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

The public information sheet is here; AHCCCS' letter on this topic to the Governor and leadership in the legislature is here.

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