What are the Medicaid Home Care Eligibility Requirements in Arizona?

To qualify for Medicaid home care in Arizona through the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), applicants must meet specific professional, functional, and financial requirements:

### General and Functional Requirements

  1. Status: Applicants must be aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled.
  2. Level of Care: An individual must require a nursing-facility level of care. This is determined through a functional assessment conducted by an ALTCS evaluator who reviews daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

### Financial Requirements

  1. Income Limits: For 2024, the individual monthly income limit is $2,829. If an applicant’s income exceeds this amount, they may still qualify by establishing a Miller Trust.
  2. Assets: The state evaluates countable assets to ensure they fall within Medicaid limits.

### Application Process

  • Applications are submitted through the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES).
  • Documentation regarding financial records and medical history must be gathered for review.
  • An in-home assessment with an ALTCS caseworker is required to finalize the eligibility decision.

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