Contact Info and Descriptions for all Pennsylvania
Medicaid 1915(c)
HCBS Waivers, 2008
The following is a list of all Pennsylvania 1915(c) Waivers by name - complete with a description, contact information and web link.
Waiver target group: MR/DD
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
MR
Description:
This waiver allows persons with MR aged 3+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation, transportation, specialized therapies, environmental accessibility adaptations, and respite care.
Contact Information:
1-888-565-9435
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
OBRA (DD)
Description:
This waiver allows individuals with developmental (onset prior to age 22) physical disabilities who require ICF/ORC level of care and for whom the primary diagnosis is not mental health or mental retardation to live in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: daily living, community integration, environmental modifications, transportation and respite.
Contact Information:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
Person/Family Support
Description:
This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 3+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation, transportation, respite, and therapy services.
Contact Information:
1-888-565-9435
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Waiver target group: Aged
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
Elderly
Description:
This waiver allows disabled persons aged 60+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, home delivered meals, specialized medical equipment and supplies, home health, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
(717) 772-2525
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
Independence
Description:
This waiver allows adults aged 18 and older with physical disabilities who are not ventilator dependent, require nursing facility level of care, and for whom the primary diagnosis is not mental health or mental retardation to live in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: daily living, community integration, environmental modifications, transportation and respite.
Contact Information:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Waiver target group: Disabled/Physically Disabled
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
Attendant Care
Description:
This waiver allows physically disabled persons aged 18-59 who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: service coordination, attendant care services, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
Deaf/Blind (Elwyn)
Description:
This waiver allows persons who are deaf or deaf and blind aged 40+ who reside in Valley View Facility or another residence in Delaware County to access community-based services. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, home health, special medical equipment and supplies, therapeutic services, and transportation.
Contact Information:
717-787-8091
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
Michael Dallas
Description:
This waiver allows persons who are technology-dependent to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: nursing services, case management, attendant care, and respite.
Contact Information:
717-787-8091
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Waiver target group: Children
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
Infants, Toddlers, & Family- MR
Description:
This waiver allows MR/DD children aged 3 and younger who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: social work, audiology, health service, nutrition, therapies, and special instruction.
Contact Information:
717-346-1119
State waiver website:
Infants, Toddlers, & Family- MR website
Program Data:
Waiver target group: HIV/AIDS
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
AIDS
Description:
This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS who meet the nursing facility or ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: home health aides, homemaker services and medicald equipment and supplies
Contact Information:
717-787-8091
State waiver website:
Program Data:
Waiver target group: TBI/SCI
Pennsylvania
Waiver name:
Commcare
Description:
This waiver allows persons with TBI aged 21+ who meet the specialized rehabilitation services level of care to remain living at home and in the community.
Contact Information:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Program Data:
This information is part of the Center for PAS report:
Ng, T. & Harrington, C. (February 2012). Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Data, 2008.
Source: All information presented in these tables were derived from public sources including state websites and the latest available CMS Form 372, an annual report which includes waiver participants and expenditures.
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