Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS)

 ALTCS, is a branch of Arizona’s Medicaid program (AHCCCS) that covers long-term health care for qualifying individuals. ALTCS is needs based provides health insurance and coverage to people who need “nursing home” levels of care, and this may include care in a licensed nursing facility, residential care facility, rehabilitation center, assisted living facility, or even at-home care. 

 ALTCS is based on a managed care concept that upon medical and financial approval enables the state to pay for a variety of services. In addition to helping with skilled nursing and nursing home costs, ALTCS covers certain in-home services as well. ALTCS can also provide peace of mind to those unsure of how they can afford long-term care when it becomes a necessity.