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What are the Medicaid income and asset limits for home care in Arizona?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All Arizona resources
In Arizona, the income limit is $2,982/month and the asset limit is $2,000 single. ALTCS is Arizona's Medicaid long-term care program, and many members get care at home or in assisted living rather than a nursing home. The gross monthly income limit is $2,982 for an individual (effective January 1, 2026), and a single applicant can have no more than $2,000 in countable resources. People over the income limit may still qualify by setting up a special treatment (income) trust. Married applicants can set aside resources for a spouse at home under community spouse rules.
| Program | Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), which covers nursing facility, assisted living and in-home care through managed care plans |
|---|---|
| Income limit (single applicant) | $2,982/month for a single applicant |
| How income is counted | special income limit (300% SSI) |
| Qualified income (Miller) trust used | Yes |
| Asset limit (single) | $2,000 single |
| Look-back period | 60 months |
What if a married applicant's spouse stays at home?
Federal spousal impoverishment rules protect part of the couple's income and assets for the spouse who stays home. For 2026 the community spouse can keep between $32,532 and $162,660 in assets, depending on the state.
Which programs pay for care at home?
Once someone is financially eligible, home care is usually paid through a waiver or state plan program. See the Arizona Medicaid waivers that pay for home care.
How to apply in Arizona (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS))
What should you confirm with the state?
Ask AHCCCS for its Community Spouse and Special Treatment Trust information sheets if you are married or over the income limit.
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