May 29, 2019 | 2019, AHCCCS, ALTCS, Coverage, Health insurance, Medicaid, Medical eligibility (PAS)
7 out of 10 applicants are denied for ALTCS the first time they apply. With non-financial, financial, and medical reasons for denials, there is an obvious need for someone to take those applicants by the hand and help them understand why, work with them on options to...
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...