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Paying for care in Arizona

Getting paid to care for a family member in Arizona

Yes. In Arizona, a family member can be paid to give care through Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) Attendant Care. Whether a spouse can be paid depends on conditions, which the page on getting paid sets out with their sources.

Respite care for family caregivers in Arizona

Yes. In Arizona, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: ALTCS Respite Care.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) Attendant Care

How to apply

Start an ALTCS application in the ALTCS online portal in Health-e-Arizona Plus, or call ALTCS toll-free. Another person can act on your behalf. Once you are eligible, you are enrolled with a Long Term Care health plan and assigned a case manager, who meets with you and your family to develop a service plan.

Source: Filing an Application for the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), DE-828 (AHCCCS, rev 12/2025)Checked

Phone

(888) 621-6880

ALTCS toll-free line.

Source: Filing an Application for the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), DE-828 (AHCCCS, rev 12/2025)Checked

Apply online

Start the online application (healthearizonaplus.gov)

Register an ALTCS application online in Health-e-Arizona Plus by creating an HEAplus account.

Source: ALTCS: Coverage for Individuals with Long-Term Care Needs (AHCCCS)Checked

ALTCS Respite Care

How to apply

Respite care is delivered only as written in the member's service plan and as authorized by the member's ALTCS case manager. Ask the case manager to include it.

Source: AHCCCS Medical Policy Manual 1250-D, Respite Care (AHCCCS, effective 05/08/20)Checked

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