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FreedomCare allows you to choose who provides your care.The caregiver gets paid instantly after their shift.
With 97% Customer Satisfaction, Medicaid Recipients Trust FreedomCare
With 97% Customer Satisfaction, Medicaid Recipients Trust FreedomCare
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Caring for a loved one in Arizona? FreedomCare helps you understand your options — and how to get paid for the care you provide!
ALTCS stands for the Arizona Long-Term Care System. But what is ALTCS exactly and how does the program help Arizona residents? Simply put, the ALTCS program is a state Medicaid program that provides long-term care services to eligible individuals in Arizona. The program is designed to assist elderly, disabled, and medically needy individuals who require ongoing care and support in their daily living activities.
To be eligible for ALTCS, Arizona residents must meet certain criteria, including age, disability, and income requirements. Generally, applicants must meet nursing home level of care. Additionally, they must have limited income and assets, as ALTCS is a means-tested program.
There are several steps in the application process for ALTCS. Arizona residents must complete an application and provide information about their medical condition, income, and assets. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) then reviews the application to determine eligibility. An eligibility interview is conducted to gather additional information. If approved, beneficiaries can choose a health plan that manages their case.
ALTCS primarily serves individuals with limited income and assets. However, the program employs income and asset limits, which means not everyone may qualify based on financial criteria alone. It’s worth noting that ALTCS considers certain exemptions, such as disregarding certain income sources for specific applicants. Overall, eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis, taking various factors into account.
Yes, ALTCS beneficiaries can switch between care settings depending on their needs. For instance, if a person’s health improves, they may choose to move from a nursing home to in-home care if it becomes a more suitable option. Similarly, if their health deteriorates, they can transition to a higher level of care, such as moving from in-home care to a nursing home.
Yes, family members can provide care under ALTCS. Spouses are allowed to become an ALTCS paid caregiver, and adult children may be eligible to become paid caregivers under the “Adult Child” exception, provided they meet specific requirements, and their parent meets the criteria for needing nursing home-level care.
Arizona
20 E. Thomas Rd
Suite 2200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-834-3420
Arizona
20 E. Thomas Rd
Suite 2200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-834-3420
No other agency in the country has earned more 5-star ratings.
FreedomCare proudly provides service in all counties in Arizona. *Not including San Carlos Reservation.
FreedomCare is proud to be a licensed ALTCS provider.