Jan 5, 2017 | 2017, AHCCCS, ALTCS, Changes, income, Medicaid, resources
Each year, the federal benefit rate (FBR) changes in January. This impacts the ALTCS income limits, personal needs allowance, and spousal resource deductions. Here is an updated standards list: YEAR 2017 ALTCS/MSP GUIDELINES As of January 2017 ALTCS Individual...
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...
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...
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...
