Jun 14, 2018 | 2018, ALTCS, Consulting, Medicaid, Paid Caregiving, Uncategorized
FOUR things to keep in mind regarding ALTCS medical eligibility (PAS – Pre-Admission Screening) The eligibility is getting tougher. For example, it used to be that a dementia diagnosis in the chart was sufficient. Now, it must be documented by a neurologist. If...
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...
Jun 16, 2017 | 2017, ALTCS, CLDP, income, Income-Only Trust / Miller Trust, Legal document preparation, Medicaid, Trust
John Doe has 2 incomes. The gross amount of income one is $1,705.00 and the gross amount of income two is $501.00. John is not married. The ALTCS income limit for 2017 for a single individual is $2,205.00. John’s income equals $2,206.00. He is only $1.00 over the...
May 25, 2017 | 2017, AHCCCS, Changes, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Plan
Arizona has three Medicare Savings Plans (aka: Medicare Cost Sharing plans): QMB, SLMB, and QI-1. The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary or QMB program pays for Medicare Part A and B premiums, co-insurance (that is the 20% that Medicare doesn’t pay of the Medicare...
May 20, 2017 | 2017, AHCCCS, ALTCS, Changes, income, Medicaid
YEAR 2017 ALTCS/MSP GUIDELINES As of February 1, 2017 ALTCS Individual Standards $ 2,205.00—ALTCS Monthly Income Limit $ 2,000.00—Resource Limit Medicare Savings Plan Individual Standards $ 1,005.00—QMB Income Limit $ 1,005.01—$1,206.00—SLMB Income Limit...
