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Eligibility and care services.

Anyone living in Arizona can ask to be assessed to learn if they qualify for Serious Mental Illness (SMI) benefits.

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A mental illness is a condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, or acts.

These conditions can make it hard for someone to take care of themselves, stay safe, or manage their daily life. In Arizona, there is a special term called Serious Mental Illness (SMI) for people with certain mental health diagnoses who struggle to manage their lives because of their condition.

People with a SMI designation may be able to get help through mental health services, which can include therapy, medication, and support from a team that can help them feel better and stay safe.

Eligibility Determination Information

Click here to learn more about the SMI determination process.

For Providers

Click here for access to the Provider Submission Portal and provider submission forms.

For Applicants

Click here to check on the status of a determination, obtain a copy of an outcome notice, file an appeal, or to submit additional records.

Discover more about the SMI determination process.

To better support and educate the community about the determination process, we provide personalized training and information sessions.

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We are here to assist you through the eligibility determination process. Please contact us if you have any questions or need technical support.