Integrated Healthcare Delivery Service

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR050520, awarded to Mercy Care by the Arizona Department of Child Safety, is a comprehensive Integrated Healthcare Delivery Services contract focused on providing medical and behavioral health services for foster children across Arizona. The IDV encompasses a full-risk managed care model that delivers integrated physical, dental, and behavioral health coverage for Title XIX/XXI eligible children and non-Title XIX/XXI children with specialized healthcare needs. Services include preventive screenings, immunizations, rehabilitative services, mental health support, and comprehensive care coordination, with a robust network designed to address the unique healthcare requirements of children in the foster care system.

The master agreement was initially awarded on July 1, 2020, with Mercy Care as the prime contractor, and has been extended multiple times, most recently through an amendment extending the contract to June 30, 2027. The contract covers the entire state of Arizona and operates as a master agreement with a capitation rate structure, with the monthly rate cap for Title XIX members reaching $1,468.70 per member in Contract Year End 2025. The contract type is a full-risk managed care arrangement, involving multiple state agencies including AHCCCS and the Department of Economic Security, with comprehensive performance measures, quality standards, and ongoing oversight mechanisms to ensure effective healthcare delivery for foster children.