Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid funded program to provide long term care for elderly and disabled Arizona residents. While some people can afford to pay for the costs of a nursing home or caregiver, many cannot. ALTCS helps those who would not be able to stay safe and cared for because of their financial state.
What are the Eligibility Requirements for the ALTCS?
There are medical, residential, and financial eligibility requirements for ALTCS.
- The individual must be an Arizona resident.
- Applicants must be aged, disabled, blind, or have mental disabilities that prevent independent living.
- They must need nursing home level of care - this means they need assistance with meals, medications, bathing, dressing, and navigating their environment.
What are the Financial Eligibility Requirements?
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The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid funded program to provide long term care for elderly and disabled Arizona residents. While some people can afford to pay for the costs of a nursing home or caregiver, many cannot. ALTCS helps those who would not be able to stay safe and cared for because of their financial state.
What are the Eligibility Requirements for the ALTCS?
There are medical, residential, and financial eligibility requirements for ALTCS.
- The individual must be an Arizona resident.
- Applicants must be aged, disabled, blind, or have mental disabilities that prevent independent living.
- They must need nursing home level of care - this means they need assistance with meals, medications, bathing, dressing, and navigating their environment.
