Feb 4, 2016 | 2016, AHCCCS, ALTCS, Changes, income, Medicaid
YEAR 2016 ALTCS/MSP GUIDELINES As of February 1, 2016 ALTCS Individual Standards $2,199.00—ALTCS Monthly Income Limit $2,000.00—Resource Limit Medicare Savings Plan Individual Standards $ 990.00—QMB Income Limit $ 990.01—$1,188.00—SLMB Income Limit...
Oct 8, 2015 | 2015, AHCCCS, ALTCS, Changes, Consulting, income, Medicaid, resources, Room & Board, Share of Cost
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 October 1, 2015, the following numbers changed: $ 271.00 Standard Utility Allowance; this amount...
Mar 31, 2015 | 2015, AHCCCS, ALTCS, income, Medicaid, Uncategorized
On February 1, 2015, the following Eligibility Standards Changes occurred: SSI-MAO Non-Cash and Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) income standards increased from $973.00 to $981.00 for a one (1) person household and $1311.00 to $1328.00 for a two (2) person...
Feb 4, 2015 | ALTCS, Consulting, income, Medicaid, resources
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...
Feb 2, 2015 | 2015, AHCCCS, ALTCS, income, Medicaid, resources
On January 1, 2015, the following Eligibility Standards Changes occurred: Federal Benefit Rates (FBR) Change 2014 2015 Individual FBR Increase $721.00 $733.00 Couple FBR Increase $1082.00 $1100.00 ALTCS Income Limit Increase $2163.00 $2199.00 Child Allocation Increase...
Jan 20, 2015 | ALTCS, income, Room & Board, Share of Cost
A question we are frequently asked … Does ALTCS take my loved one’s income when they qualify for ALTCS benefits? The answer to that question is NO. They don’t TAKE the income. But they do assess a cost of care based on the ALTCS’ members...
