What is the difference between Medicare and ALTCS?
Medicare covers the costs of short-term care, such as those associated with helping individuals recover from illness and injury. This is a powerful resource indeed, but it does nothing to cover the costs of long-term health care. ALTCS, on the other hand, is designed specifically to cover long-term health care costs. As such, many individuals use ALTCS in conjunction with their Medicare benefits to receive the most coverage possible. An Arizona Elder Law lawyer can help those who apply for Arizona Medicaid to coordinate their benefits appropriately.
