Arizona ALTCS

What is ALTCS?

The Arizona Long Term Care System, an AHCCCS program providing long-term services and supports, acute and behavioral health care services to eligible members, as authorized by ARS § 36-2931 et seq., encompassing long-term care and alternative service delivery for AHCCCS members who are elderly or who have developmental or physical disabilities.

ALTCS is a state-run program that uses Medicaid funding to provide care to seniors and those with disabilities. For people who cannot take care of themselves, but cannot privately afford the care they need, ALTCS will help shoulder the cost. The ALTCS application consists of both a medical portion and a financial portion. An applicant must be approved for both parts. If approved, ALTCS will pay for in-home care, assisted living, group homes, nursing homes, skill nursing facilities, etc.

One major misconception about ALTCS is that it can only be used at state-run facilities. This is not true. ALTCS will pay for care at assisted living communities that are contracted with ALTCS. This means many privately run care homes and larger assisted living centers take ALTCS as a form of payment. Coverage for Individuals Eligible for Arizona Long Term Care (ALTCS)

In addition to the services listed above, people who qualify for long term care can receive services such as:

• Nursing Facility
• Hospice
• Attendant Care
• Assisted Living Facility
• Adult Day Care Health Services
• Home Health Services, such as nursing services, home health aide, and therapy
• Home Delivered Meals
• Case Management
• Dental Services 

Note: This is a partial list of their covered services

At Dignity, our advisors can work with you to find senior living options which accept ALTCS.