This blog gives you a high level overview of the Arizona Long Term Care System, also known as ALTCS. You will find the 2016 income limit, the basic resource/asset limits, and information about other guidelines and eligibility criteria.

We also help with insurance services (Medicare, property & casualty, life, etc.) and legal document preparation.

So often we listen to our friends and neighbors and believe their stories about their experiences. “So and so got qualified for benefits and they are millionaires.” “I won’t qualify for help because I make too much money.” “My friend gave away all of their money and...

2017 Arizona Long Term Care System and Medicare Savings Plans eligibility changes.

It's so satisfying to work an ALTCS income-only trust (IOT) case with all its idiosyncrasies and arrive at an approval for benefits. Just received another one of those approvals this week! Getting to an approval is no easy task. Many folks think that when ALTCS tells...

Legal documents fee schedule

On April 2014, Eligibility Standards Changes will occur for 1. SSI-MAO and QMB Income Standards increased, 2. SLMB Income Standards, 3. QI-1 Income Standards.

Already taken our ALTCS Eligibility Assessment and found out you can apply on your own? Find the resources here to apply.

Folks are getting $2000 & up Miller Trust fee quotes at other firms.
We can help! Ours start at $250!

There is a Medicare Cost Sharing Program called QMB—Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. It’s “like” a supplement to Medicare insurance AND members can go to any Medicare approved providers**.

This blog provides information about the non-financial criteria for the ALTCS program in Arizona (Medicaid).

07/30/14 - Recommendation Letter

Consumer Price Index affects this year’s cost of living adjustments. 1.7% increases for Social Security beneficiaries.

The 2015 ALTCS and Medicare Savings Plan standards are listed in this blog. Some of the standards change in January and those are included, too.

ALTCS/MSP GUIDELINES As of July 1, 2020 (items in RED reflect changes) ALTCS Individual Standards (changes each January) $2,349.00 — ALTCS Monthly Income Limit$2,000.00 — Resource Limit Medicare Savings Plan Individual Standards (changes each February) $1,064.00 — QMB...