Dec 31, 2014 | 2015, AHCCCS, ALTCS, income, Medicaid, resources
Hope you are as excited about the New Year as we are. :o). ALTCS updates some of their standards every January. As of January 1, 2015, the updated standards are as follow: ALTCS Individual Standards $2,199.00—ALTCS Monthly Income Limit $2,000.00—Resource Limit...
Dec 11, 2014 | AHCCCS, ALTCS, Health insurance, income, Income-Only Trust / Miller Trust, Medicaid, Room & Board, Share of Cost
The end of 2014 is quickly approaching. It is that time of year when many end-of-year documents begin to arrive in anticipation of the upcoming year. To prepare for the cost of living adjustments to ALTCS and VA eligibility, ALTCS members and VA claimants will need to...
Dec 11, 2014 | AHCCCS, ALTCS, income, Medicaid, Share of Cost
Each year based on the Consumer Price Index Social Security makes some changes. The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will be 1.7% increase. The Tax Rate for employees and self-employed remains the same at 7.65% and 15.30%...
Jul 3, 2014 | AHCCCS, ALTCS, Changes, Coverage, Medicaid, Uncategorized
We hope you are staying cool and encourage you to drink as much water as possible. On July 1, 2014, the following Eligibility Standards Changes will occur: 1. The Monthly Spousal Need (MSN) increased from $1939.00 to $1967.00. 2. The Excess Shelter Allowance increased...
Mar 28, 2014 | AHCCCS, ALTCS, Medicare Savings Plan
On April 1, 2014, the following Eligibility Standards Changes will occur: 1. SSI-MAO and QMB Income Standards increased from $958 to $973 for single individuals and $1,293 to $1,311 for couples. 2. SLMB Income Standards range increased from $958.01 – $1,149 to...
Dec 29, 2013 | AHCCCS, ALTCS, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Plan
In January 2014, the following Eligibility Standards Changes will occur: 1. Federal Benefit Rates (FBR): a. Individual FBR increased from $710 to $721. b. Couple FBR increased from $1,066 to $1082. c. 300% Individual FBR increased from $2,130 to $2,163....