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...
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 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...