Medicaid/ALTCS

The decision to place a loved one in a care home is never easy to make.  The most urgent question arising is often, “How will we pay for the care?” For those who qualify, federal Medicaid funds are available in Arizona, known here as ALTCS.  With the cost of care moving ever higher, and life expectancy growing ever longer, the need to rely on Medicaid at some point is very common.  Millett Law Office can help plan for that occasion.  

In Arizona, Medicaid is referred to as Arizona Long Term Care, or ALTCS.  Millett Law Office can help you understand what is required to qualify for ALTCS benefits, and how to apply.  After a consultation, you may decide you understand enough to finish the application process on your own.  Commonly, applicants find the process to be quite complex, drawn out, and overwhelming.  Many of our clients choose to have us complete the application process on their behalf and represent them in the interviews with the ALTCS agents. Call 480-981-1226, or, email today for a consultation. 

When an ALTCS applicant's monthly income is too high, they will not qualify for benefits and may need an Income Only Trust, or Miller Trust.  This trust can allow the applicant to be approved despite an income that exceeds the limit. If you have been denied benefits because your income is too high, call or email today and we can help you get qualified.

For more information about ALTCS requirements regarding your home, or the 'spend-down' of assets, please visit our blog at MillettLaw.blogspot.com.