If your elderly or disabled family member needs help with activities of daily living, Crystal Home Care AZ can help you become a paid caregiver for them. Crystal Home Care AZ has published a guide on how to become a paid caregiver for a family member in Arizona. Here we outline some of the key points from the guide.
ALTCS
The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) covers the cost of home care services for eligible Arizonans. For a family member to get paid by the state to provide care under ALTCS, the consumer must first be found eligible both financially and medically.
Eligibility
ALTCS financial eligibility considers both monthly income as well as assets. Consumers are allowed up to $2,982 in monthly income and $2,000 in assets. Some forms of income and assets are not included and married consumers are allowed higher financial limits. Consumers whose financials do not meet the above criteria can often still qualify for Medicaid.
Consumers must be determined to need a nursing facility level of care. An ALTCS medical assessor will conduct a Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) to determine if a consumer is eligible.
Enrollment
Crystal Home Care AZ breaks down the enrollment process into the following stages:
- Financial Assessment
- Health Assessment
- Managed Care Plan Assessment
Consumers that are determined to qualify both financially and medically will be given the opportunity to choose a Managed Care plan that administers Medicaid long-term care benefits.
After selecting a plan, a representative from the plan will conduct an assessment to determine the long-term care services for which the consumer qualifies. Once the consumer enrolls in the plan they can begin receiving services.
Caregiver Salary
The caregiver’s salary at Crystal Home Care AZ will depend upon both the pay rate and the number of hours approved by the consumer’s Medicaid plan. The amount of hours approved can vary significantly depending upon the needs of the consumer. There are a number of factors that can impact a caregiver’s pay rate.
If you would like to become a paid caregiver for a family member with Crystal Home Care AZ, you can reach them by calling 602-848-2460 or by visiting crystalhomecareaz.com.
