Some community spouse standards change in July – this one page sheet provide the 2019 updates to the monthly spousal need, excess shelter expense, and family allowance.

Most of you know that come January 2018, Bridgeway Health Solutions will no longer be a program contractor for ALTCS. The replacement program contractor is Banner University Family Care. They will have contracts to provide the ALTCS services in the...

Using the income-only trust (AKA: Miller Trust) to income qualify for ALTCS.

Consumer Price Index affects this year’s cost of living adjustments. 1.7% increases for Social Security beneficiaries.

ALTCS uses some specific numbers in their community spouse monthly income allowance calculation. The numbers used in the calculation change three times a year. Effective July 1, 2015, the following numbers changed: $1992.00 Monthly Spousal Need $ 598.00 30% of the...

Find out the year 2017 ALTCS standards for income limits, personal needs allowance, and spousal resource deductions.

A very important part of your long term care planning is having your paperwork in order. There are documents that you can sign which name someone you trust to be YOU when you are no longer capable of acting on your own behalf.

You can become a paid caregiver for your loved one and ALTCS Planning.net is here to help. UPDATED 07/30/2018 It's a new year with new information! Find below updated information on becoming a paid caregiver for a friend or family member on ALTCS.* Step 1:...

Provides updated numbers for ALTCS and Medicare Savings Plans effective January and February 2016

Folks are getting $2000 & up Miller Trust fee quotes at other firms.
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A tip sheet to help you prepare for the ALTCS Medical Evaluation (PAS) appointment
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Who will be you when you cannot?
Information about life care and end-of-life care legal documents

Already taken our ALTCS Eligibility Assessment and found out you can apply on your own? Find the resources here to apply.

Persons who need ALTCS who are also married to a spouse still living in the community get to use the rules referred to as “Community Spouse” rules. These rules entitle the couple to retain a greater share of the assets and still potentially qualify for the program.

So often we listen to our friends and neighbors and believe their stories about their experiences. “So and so got qualified for benefits and they are millionaires.” “I won’t qualify for help because I make too much money.” “My friend gave away all of their money and...