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Let our elder law attorneys help to ensure you receive the maximum ALTCS benefits available, while preserving as many of your assets as possible.79% of ALTCS applicants were denied eligibility for long-term care coverage. Although this denial rate is disturbingly high, individuals might overcome eligibility issues by making simple reparations. At Jackson White, you will find a team of Elder Law attorneys, social workers, and benefit processors who work together to help you or your loved ones qualify for long-term care financing in Arizona.
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To qualify for the medical section of the ALTCS benefit, applicants must undergo a medical screening process known as the Pre-Admission Screen (PAS). Applicants begin by providing an assessor with personal information such as their age, date of birth, living arrangements, and physician information. The assessor then evaluates the applicant’s health by examining aspects such as continence, behavior, and whether the applicant requires assistance with daily activities. Finally, ALTCS determines medical eligibility by assigning a numerical score based on the PAS evaluation and previous medical records.
Prior to the PAS, most ALTCS applicants will meet with a hospital discharge planner, social worker, or other health care professional who can give them insight as to whether they qualify medically for the ALTCS benefit. In addition to seeking guidance from one of these professionals, applicants should describe symptoms and behaviors that occur on their worst days when speaking with their PAS assessor, as this will best illustrate their need for assistance. As long as applicants genuinely need daily, hands-on assistance, they should not have difficulty meeting ALTCS medical requirements.
Financial Eligibility Requirements
The financial requirements for the ALTCS program are much more complex and it is not uncommon for applicants to struggle with this portion of the eligibility process. The financial assessment involves a close inspection of applicant’s income and assets, both of which must fall below a certain specified amount. ALTCS income and asset limits are also based on an applicant’s marital status, with the limits being quite different for married applicants compared to a single applicant.
An applicant must meet the following general criteria before starting the financial ALTCS assessment:
Whether an applicant is married or single determines the amount of income they can receive under the ALTCS program rules.
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Prior to the PAS, most ALTCS applicants will meet with a hospital discharge planner, social worker, or other health care professional who can give them insight as to whether they qualify medically for the ALTCS benefit. In addition to seeking guidance from one of these professionals, applicants should describe symptoms and behaviors that occur on their worst days when speaking with their PAS assessor, as this will best illustrate their need for assistance. As long as applicants genuinely need daily, hands-on assistance, they should not have difficulty meeting ALTCS medical requirements.
Financial Eligibility Requirements
The financial requirements for the ALTCS program are much more complex and it is not uncommon for applicants to struggle with this portion of the eligibility process. The financial assessment involves a close inspection of applicant’s income and assets, both of which must fall below a certain specified amount. ALTCS income and asset limits are also based on an applicant’s marital status, with the limits being quite different for married applicants compared to a single applicant.
An applicant must meet the following general criteria before starting the financial ALTCS assessment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal alien
- Must be an Arizona resident, with the intent to stay in Arizona
- Must have a Social Security number
- Must make an effort to secure potential primary benefits
- Must reside in their personal home, a medical institution or an approved home based community setting
- Must be cooperative and provide verifying documents to ALTCS
Whether an applicant is married or single determines the amount of income they can receive under the ALTCS program rules.
- A single applicant can have up to $2,349* in monthly income
- A married applicant applying for ALTCS alone is limited to $2,349* in gross monthly income and their spouse’s income is not considered.
- Married applicants both applying, each spouse must have an income at or below $2349, or must have a combined income of no more than $4698; depending on placement.
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