- What Programs Are Available To Assist Elderly Adults in Pennsylvania?
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What Medicaid Waiver Programs are in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania has several waivers including:
- HCBW for Individuals Aged 60 and Over;
- Consolidated Waiver;
- Person / Family Directed Support;
- Attendant Care;
- AIDS;
- COMMCARE;
- Independence;
- Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers and Families;
- Adult Autism;
- OBRA
What state department handles the Medicaid waiver program in Pennsylvania for seniors? Pennsylvania's Department of Aging assists elderly adults.
What programs assists elderly adults in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s Home and Community-Based Waiver for Individuals Aged 60 and Over (Aging Waiver) provides assistance for elderly people.
What is the best number to call to get started? To learn more about programs that assist elderly adults, individuals should contact their local Area Agency on Aging to apply for services. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging main number is (717) 783-1550.
Is there a website? Pennsylvania elderly website
- Who Qualifies For Assistance?
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Who qualifies for the Elderly Waiver in Pennsylvania? The HCBW for Individuals Aged 60 and Over program is for individuals age 60 and over who are eligible for nursing facility services (as determined by a clinical assessment) and meet financial eligibility requirements (countable income below $2163 per month for an individual and countable resources below $8000).
- Is There a Waiting List For Services?
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How long is the elderly waiver waiting list in Pennsylvania? There is not a waiting list for the elderly waiver at this time.
- What Services Are Offered & What Are The Service Limitations?
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What services does the Elderly Medicaid waiver program offer in Pennsylvania? The following services are available: Personal Assistance; Adult Daily Living Services; Respite; Service Coordination; Home Health Services (home health aide, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy); Accessibility Adaptations, Equipment, Technology and Medical Supplies; Home Delivered Meals; Non-Medical Transportation; Personal Emergency Response; TeleCare; and Therapeutic and Counseling Services.
- How Do You Select A Provider?
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Who will provide my services? The Aging Waiver offers services through the traditional provider-managed and participant-directed models of service. Individuals may choose to receive their services through a qualified enrolled provider or to self-direct some their services. Certain family members can be hired as caregivers.
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