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ALTCS Eligibility for Children

ALTCS Eligibility for Children The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) may provide critical services and support if you care for a child in Arizona with significant medical or developmental needs. Children can qualify for ALTCS, especially if they meet medical and financial criteria or are eligible for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Medical…

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How Much Does ALTCS Pay Caregivers Per Month?

How Much Does ALTCS Pay Caregivers Per Month? If you’re caring for an aging parent or disabled family member in Arizona, one of your biggest questions is: Can I get paid for this? The answer is yes—but how much you get paid under ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) depends on a few key factors,…

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Does Medicaid Take your House?

What is Medicaid Estate Recovery? Long-Term Care Medicaid in Arizona, also known as ALTCS, provides long-term care services for low-income seniors or the disabled. Under federal law, each state is required to implement a system to recover funds from the estate of a deceased Medicaid recipient. During the application process, you will have to acknowledge…

ALTEC Arizona

ALTEC Arizona

ALTEC Arizona ALTEC Arizona is a misnomer for ALTCS Arizona ALTCS (pronounced ALTECS) is an acronym for the Arizona Long Term Care System. This is a state-administered insurance plan for Arizona residents who lack the financial means to pay for long term care. ALTCS is one program of the larger-reaching Arizona Health Care Cost Containment…

ALTCS Medical Evaluation Test

ALTCS Medical Evaluation Test

What is the ALTCS Medical Evaluation Test? One of the main components of the ALTCS application is the medical evaluation. If a person cannot qualify medically, they will not qualify for benefits regardless of whether or not they qualify financially. Although seemingly straight forward, a lot of ALTCS applicants wind up failing the medical portion…