Maricopa Community Colleges  HSA200   20022-20062 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/27/01
HSA200 20022-20062 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Introduction to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Introduction to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) programs. Includes population, eligibility and application issues. Also covers effective communication, customer service, and interview skills. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HSA200   20022-20062 Introduction to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
1. Describe various Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Programs. (I)
2. Describe how eligibility is determined for the various AHCCCS programs. (I)
3. Describe the population served by AHCCCS. (I)
4. Describe the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS). (II)
5. Explain the ALTCS application process. (II)
6. Identify elements of effective communication. (III)
7. Explain the importance of quality customer service. (III)
8. Identify essential components of quality customer service. (III)
9. Identify effective interviewing skills. (III)
10. Identify stages of an interview. (III)
11. Review documentation requirements for interviews. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HSA200   20022-20062 Introduction to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
    I. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
        A. Mission
        B. Vision
        C. Values
        D. History
        E. Programs
        F. Eligibility
          1. Social Security Administration
          2. Department of Economic Security
          3. AHCCCS Administration
          4. County Eligibility Offices
        G. Population
      II. Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
          A. Eligibility
            1. Citizenship/Alien
            2. Residency
            3. Financial
            4. Social Security Number
            5. Benefits
            6. Third Party Liability (TPL)
          B. Medical Eligibility
            1. Purpose
            2. Process
            3. Tool
            4. Transitional Program
          C. Application
        III. Communication
            A. Elements
            B. Awareness
            C. Customer Service
            D. Interview
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