Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)

 
The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) program is for aged (65 and over), blind, or disabled individuals who need ongoing services at a nursing facility level of care.

However, program participants do not have to reside in a nursing home. Many ALTCS participants live in their own homes or an assisted living facility and receive needed in-home services. ALTCS participants are also covered for medical care, including doctor's office visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, lab work, and behavioral health services.

The income limit for this program is $1,869 (as of March 2008) a month, although persons with AHCCCS approved income-only trusts may have income in excess of this amount.

The resource (cash, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, etc.) limit is $2,000 for a single individual. When the applicant has a spouse who resides in the community, the spouse can retain one-half of the couple's resources, up to a maximum of $101,640. Some resources, such as a person's home, vehicle, and irrevocable burial plan generally are not counted toward the resource limit.

An individual may apply at any ALTCS office.

Call (800) 654-8713 for additional information.

AHCCCS offers several low or no cost medical coverage programs to Arizona seniors. To participate in these programs, all individuals must be U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants. Please be aware that the income limits listed on this site change each year.

There are other medical coverage programs that provide benefits for families (including grandparents and grandchildren) and children. If you would like information about these programs, please contact AHCCCS at (602) 417-7000 in the Phoenix area or statewide at (800) 962-6690.