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In Arizona, you can get paid for caring for a family member through the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) program, a Medicaid program. ALTCS allows eligible individuals to choose a family member as their paid caregiver, often through the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program. To become a paid caregiver, your family member must first be accepted into ALTCS, and you will need to connect with a homecare agency that is contracted with ALTCS. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: 1. Your family member must be eligible for ALTCS: This involves meeting financial and medical eligibility criteria, including being Medicaid-eligible and having a need for long-term care services. 2. Apply for ALTCS: The application process can take time, so it’s best to start early. 3. Designate you as the caregiver: Once accepted into ALTCS, your family member can designate you as their paid caregiver. 4. Connect with a homecare agency: The agency will train you (e.g., CPR, first aid, and caregiving basics) and manage your pay. 5. Complete training: The agency will provide necessary training to ensure you are equipped to provide care. 6. Receive compensation: You will be paid by the agency, and ALTCS will cover the costs. Important Considerations: • Spouses are generally not eligible to be paid caregivers. However, in some cases, a spouse may be eligible under specific circumstances, such as if they are not the primary caregiver or have a disability. • ALTCS has income and asset limits for eligibility. Some sources say that ALTCS has specific requirements for asset limits. • The Agency with Choice (AWC) option within ALTCS allows you to work with an agency to choose and manage your caregivers, including family members. . • You may also be eligible for tax credits related to caregiving, such as the Child and Dependent Care Credit (CDCTC). . • There are other resources available to support family caregivers, including the Arizona Caregiver Coalition and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. . • Family Caregiver Support | Arizona Department of Economic SecurityYou arrange for respite, usually in your own home. You can hire an agency, or you can ask a trusted friend or neighbor to come and…Arizona Department of Economic Security
