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 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%...
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...
