Become a Member

Mercy Care provides services to DDD/ALTCS members in all Arizona counties.

Become a Member

DDD is a part of the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). It helps people with developmental disabilities achieve independence. It also provides support to family members and other caregivers. The state’s Division of Developmental Disabilities offers services to people who meet certain requirements.

To qualify for DDD, you must:

• Be a resident of the state of Arizona
• Voluntarily apply
• Be at risk of having a developmental disability (up to age 6) OR for people over age 6, have one of the following diagnoses:
• Epilepsy
• Cerebral palsy
• Cognitive/intellectual
• Autism
• Have a disability that occurred prior to age 18
• Have substantial functional limitations in three of the seven major life areas, which include:
• Self-care (eating, hygiene, etc.)
• Receptive and expressive language
• Learning
• Mobility
• Self-direction
• Capacity for independent living
• Economy self-sufficiency

You can learn more at the state’s DDD page.

Need language help?

You can get all our printed materials in other formats. You pay nothing for these materials. This includes your member handbook and provider directory. You can also get info in languages other than English. Call us at 602-263-3000 or 1-800-624-3879 (TTY 711).