Assistance - AHCCCS, Cash, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Food Stamps
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Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's Medicaid agency that offers health care programs to serve Arizona residents. AHCCCS provides medical insurance coverage to thousands of Arizonans each year. It helps citizens obtain doctor’s office visits, physical exams, immunizations, prenatal care, hospital care and prescriptions they need.
Manual available for PDF download. Click HERE |
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ALTCS
Arizona’s long term care Medicaid program is also known as the Arizona Long Term Care System or with the acronym ALTCS. ALTCS is designed for people who are medically needy but cannot afford the care they need to remain healthy and safe. Applicants must meet certain medical requirements as well as income and asset requirements. |
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Disability home aide programs are designed to help people stay out of nursing homes and in their own homes and communities. Many of our readers report that this program has (quite literally) saved their lives.
Examples of Services In This Program
Types of Home Care
All diagnosis can qualify, including physical and mental health The application focuses on your care needs, not your diagnosis. This program is designed for people who need help with personal care (For example: dressing, bathing, feeding, or mobility). After you are approved, other kinds of help are also available. If you need this kind of help some days and not others, you may still qualify. Click Here for access to the website. |
Social Security AdministrationThe Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.
Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.
When you apply for either program, we will collect medical and other information from you and make a decision about whether or not you meet Social Security's definition of disability.
Use the Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool to find out which programs may be able to pay you benefits.
Adult Disability Starter Kit
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/disability_starter_kits_adult_eng.htm
Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.
When you apply for either program, we will collect medical and other information from you and make a decision about whether or not you meet Social Security's definition of disability.
Use the Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool to find out which programs may be able to pay you benefits.
Adult Disability Starter Kit
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/disability_starter_kits_adult_eng.htm
Hearing Loss - Caption Phones
To get a caption phone, first choose a company that sells caption phones.
There are many companies that offer caption phones and service (in alphabetic order), here are some:
Companies that offer caption phones will be able to guide you through the qualification process. Typically, a form like this one must be completed and then signed by a medical professional or audiologist.
Before going through the process, make sure your older adult has:
There should be no additional charges for delivery and installation. A local trainer helps install the phone in the home. The trainer makes sure the phone works and teaches how to use it.
The trainer will also complete the additional paperwork required by the FCC.
To get a caption phone, first choose a company that sells caption phones.
There are many companies that offer caption phones and service (in alphabetic order), here are some:
- CapTel
- CaptionCall
- ClearCaptions
- Hamilton CapTel
- InnoCaption – free service for smartphones
- Sprint CapTel
Companies that offer caption phones will be able to guide you through the qualification process. Typically, a form like this one must be completed and then signed by a medical professional or audiologist.
Before going through the process, make sure your older adult has:
- Medically-recognized hearing loss
- High-speed internet connection
- Standard home phone connection
- Standard electrical outlet\
There should be no additional charges for delivery and installation. A local trainer helps install the phone in the home. The trainer makes sure the phone works and teaches how to use it.
The trainer will also complete the additional paperwork required by the FCC.