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AHCCCS Coverage Changes for Outpatient OT Services

10/06/2017

Change in Coverage for Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services for Members Who Are 21 Years and Older.

AHCCCS has expanded its coverage of occupational therapy services for members who are 21 years and older. Beginning October 1, 2017, outpatient occupational therapy services are covered for AHCCCS members 21 years of age. This benefit covers 15 outpatient occupational therapy visits when they are needed to keep a level of function or help get to a level of function, and 15 outpatient occupational therapy visits to restore a level of function.    

There is no change in coverage of Occupational Therapy services for members who are under 21 years of age.