ALTCS/Medicaid

Screening for Medical Eligibility

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​The Arizona Medicaid / ALTCS  (PAS) Pre-Admission Screening will be conducted by an Medicaid / ALTCS representative. To request a copy of the information that will be asked and the areas that will be covered for your personal use ahead of time to prepare yourself and your loved one. Please fill out the form below and a representative from Americas Top Assisted Living Resources LLC will contact you to verify your information before releasing the document. 

Medical Eligibility
To qualify medically for the ALTCS benefit, applicants must undergo a medical screening process known as the PAS (Pre-Admission Screen). Applicants begin by providing an assessor with personal information such as age, date of birth, living arrangements, and physician information. The assessor then evaluates the applicant’s health by examining aspects such as continence, behavior, and whether the applicant requires assistance with daily activities. Finally, ALTCS determines medical eligibility by assigning a numerical score based on PAS evaluation and previous medical records.

​Prior to the PAS, most ALTCS applicants will meet with a hospital discharge planner, social worker, or other health care professional who can give them insight as to whether they qualify medically for the ALTCS benefit. In addition to seeking guidance from one of these professionals, applicants should describe symptoms and behaviors that occur on their worst days when speaking with the PAS assessor, as this will best illustrate their need for assistance.

As long as applicants genuinely need daily, hands-on assistance, they should not have difficulty meeting ALTCS medical requirements. They may find more difficulty, however, in preparing to meet ALTCS financial requirements.

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