This program provides quality long term care services to financially and medically eligible tribal members at little or no cost.
Services range from:
Doctor’s office visits
Hospitalization
Major surgery
Nursing home placement
Palliative Care and Hospice
Prescriptions
Routine laboratory service
Other services include:
Visiting nurse
Home delivered meals
Transportation
Attendant Care Provider – hours to be determined by medical necessity
Medically necessary Durable Medical Equipment
Application
The application process has two parts:
Part One — is the financial eligibility which includes resources and income (an authorized person can act on your behalf during the application process). You will need to provide documents to show that you meet financial and non-financial eligibility requirements.
Part Two — is the medical eligibility requirement.
You must meet both criteria to become enrolled in an ALTCS plan. The application process is reviewed and the final determination is made by AHCCCS.
ALTCS Eligibility Criteria
Must be a U.S citizen or have Legal Resident Status
Must have a Social Security Number
Must reside in Arizona
Must have care needs that equal what is provided in a skilled nursing home
Must meet financial and medical eligibility requirement