Arizona
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Arizona’s Agency with Choice program allows eligible individuals to receive care at home from someone they trust, such as a family member or friend, while also receiving support from an approved agency like Venture Forthe.
Funded through Arizona Medicaid (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System – AHCCCS) and part of the ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) program, this option allows caregivers to be paid for the care they provide, at no cost to the individual receiving services.
With Agency with Choice, you stay in control of your care while Venture Forthe handles caregiver training, support, and payroll, ensuring everything runs smoothly and reliably.
Agency with Choice is a Medicaid delivery model that gives members greater flexibility and involvement in their care at home. With Agency with Choice, you:
Agency with Choice is covered through Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS) and part of the ALTCS program, which means eligible members receive personal care, homemaker, and attendant services in their own home at no direct cost.
Under this program, you can direct your care team and guide daily routines, while Venture Forthe takes on the employer responsibilities such as payroll, taxes and workers’ compensation.
To participate, you must:
If you meet these requirements, you may be eligible for Agency with Choice. Get in touch to learn more.
Agency with Choice helps you live safely and independently at home. All services must be part of your approved plan to be covered. Covered services may include:
With Agency with Choice, you choose and manage your caregivers. Caregivers must:
Venture Forthe handles the administrative work so you can focus on care. We ensure Agency with Choice runs smoothly for you.
We do:
We do not:
If you have questions or need guidance, Venture Forthe can walk you through the process:
Yes. Family members can provide services if they meet program requirements and are enrolled through an approved agency.
Enrolled caregivers are paid for approved hours, processed through Venture Forthe’s payroll system.
Work with your case manager to update your care plan; Medicaid will adjust authorized hours accordingly.
Yes. Contact Venture Forthe to enroll a new caregiver and update the paperwork.
Agency with Choice lets you have a more active role in directing your home care with support from Venture Forthe by your side. Reach out today to learn more and begin shaping your care your way!
