The Arizona definition of a Serious Mental Illness is a chronic and long term mental health condition which impacts a person’s ability to perform day-to-day activities or interactions.
Why would you want to go through the SMI Determination Process? If you are determined to be SMI you received additional rights and benefits whether you have AHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid) or not.
Watch our SMI Rights and SMI Benefits videos to learn more.
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Here are some additional links that might answer your questions. Arizona Center for Disability Law SMI Designation – Frequently Asked Questions and AHCCCS OIFA office The Serious Mental Illness Determination Process.
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