Dec 14, 2017 | 2018, AHCCCS, ALTCS, Changes, Health insurance, income, Income-Only Trust / Miller Trust, LTC Costs
PRE-YEAR 2018 ALTCS/MSP GUIDELINES As of January 1, 2018 (black font only updated) (printable PDF) ALTCS Individual Standards $2,250.00—ALTCS Monthly Income Limit $2,000.00—Resource Limit Medicare Savings Plan Individual Standards $1,005.01—QMB Income Limit...
Nov 28, 2017 | 2017, ALTCS, Consulting, Coverage, Medicaid, Paid Caregiving, resources
ALTCS Medical Evaluation (PAS) Tips Click PAS appointment tips.2017 for a PDF version of this post Allow ALTCS applicant to answer the questions first (preserve his/her dignity). Help ALTCS applicant clarify responses (example: if he/she says he/she is bathing herself...
Nov 19, 2017 | 2018, ALTCS, Changes
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 following counties:...
Aug 3, 2017 | 2017, ALTCS, Consulting, LTC Costs
Statistically speaking, 1 out of 2 people will need long term care in their lifetime. After age 70, that statistic is 1 in 3. Are you...
Jun 27, 2017 | 2017, AHCCCS, ALTCS, Resource eligibility
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...