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How to Become a Medicaid Provider for Home Care
To bill Medicaid for home care you need a state license, a Type 2 NPI, state Medicaid enrollment and screening, waiver or managed care contracts, EVV and authorizations.
Which Medicaid managed care plans do home care agencies contract with in Arizona?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Arizona resources
Arizona delivers long-term services and supports through 3 managed care plans in Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), Elderly and Physically Disabled (EPD) program. Arizona delivers Medicaid long-term care, including attendant care and other home and community-based services, through ALTCS. For elderly and physically disabled members, AHCCCS lists three EPD health plans: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan LTC, Banner-University Family Care LTC and Mercy Care LTC. Agencies contract with the EPD plans that operate in their service area. Members with intellectual or developmental disabilities are served through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
Which plans are there?
ALTCS EPD health plans are assigned by geographic service area, so not every plan serves every county.
For the programs that pay for home care, see Arizona Medicaid waivers.
What should you confirm with the state?
Check which EPD plans operate in your county before contracting.
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