Medicaid-qualified home care
In-home care through ALTCS, with UnitedHealthcare
If you or a loved one qualifies for Arizona's long-term care program, help at home may be covered. Inspiration of the Valley currently works with UnitedHealthcare to provide in-home support for eligible members.
Understanding ALTCS
What is ALTCS?
The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) is part of AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid program. It helps eligible seniors and people with disabilities get the long-term support they need, including care at home.
In Arizona, UnitedHealthcare participates in ALTCS as a health plan. Inspiration of the Valley currently supports UnitedHealthcare members, so if UnitedHealthcare is your ALTCS plan, we may be able to provide your in-home care.
ALTCS can cover help with daily activities (ADLs) such as:
- Bathing and personal hygiene
- Dressing and grooming
- Mobility and moving safely around the home
- Toileting and continence care
- Eating and mealtime help
- Other daily activities identified in your care plan
Covered services and hours depend on each member's eligibility and care plan.
Who may be eligible?
ALTCS eligibility is decided by AHCCCS, not by us. In general, applicants must:
Live in Arizona
Be an Arizona resident and a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen.
Meet medical need
Be 65 or older, or have a disability, and need a level of care similar to a nursing facility.
Meet financial limits
Have income and resources within the limits AHCCCS sets.
Not enrolled yet? You can apply through AHCCCS. We're happy to answer general questions about the process. Read our ALTCS guide.
Getting started
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Contact us
Call or send the form. Let us know you're an ALTCS member with UnitedHealthcare.
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Coordinate with your plan
We work with your UnitedHealthcare case manager to confirm your authorized services.
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Begin care at home
We match you with a caregiver and start care on your approved schedule.
Questions families ask
Do you accept other ALTCS health plans?
At this time we are supporting UnitedHealthcare. Call us and we'll let you know your options.
What if I don't qualify for ALTCS?
We also offer private pay home care, with flexible scheduling and no program approval needed.
Is this the same as DDD services?
No. DDD services are for eligible members with developmental disabilities. ALTCS home care is for eligible seniors and people with disabilities who need long-term care. We provide both.
Get started
Ask about ALTCS home care
Share a few details and we'll follow up to talk about your UnitedHealthcare ALTCS coverage and how we can help at home.
Looking to pay privately instead? See private pay home care.