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State Information > Contact Info and Descriptions for Medicaid Waivers > Pennsylvania

Contact Info and Descriptions for all Pennsylvania Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waiversmap of Pennsylvania

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


State: PA
Waiver name: Consolidated Waiver for Individuals with Mental Retardation
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:
(717) 783-5764
State waiver website:
Consolidated Waiver for Individuals with Mental Retardation website
Program Data:
Consolidated Waiver for Individuals with Mental Retardation 2004 participant data
Consolidated Waiver for Individuals with Mental Retardation 2004 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (a.k.a. OBRA)
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:
(800) 995-9581 or (888) 634-2155
State waiver website:
Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (a.k.a. OBRA) website
Program Data:
Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (a.k.a. OBRA) 2004 participant data
Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (a.k.a. OBRA) 2004 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Infants, Toddlers, & Families (Early Intervention)
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) 783-5764
State waiver website:
Infants, Toddlers, & Families (Early Intervention) website
Program Data:
Infants, Toddlers, & Families (Early Intervention) 2004 participant data
Infants, Toddlers, & Families (Early Intervention) 2004 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Person/Family Directed 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:
(717) 783-5764
State waiver website:
Person/Family Directed Support website
Program Data:
Person/Family Directed Support 2004 participant data
Person/Family Directed Support 2004 expenditure data


Waiver target group: Aged


State: PA
Waiver name: Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA)
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:
Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) website
Program Data:
Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) 2004 participant data
Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) 2004 expenditure data


State: PA
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:
(800) 995-9581 or (888) 634-2155
State waiver website:
Independence website
Program Data:
Independence 2004 participant data
Independence 2004 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Long Term Care Capitated Assistance Program (LTCCAP)
Description: This waiver allows residents of Alleghany, Beaver, and some parts of Philadelphia counties who are aged 60+ and who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community.
Contact Information:
(717) 772-2525
State waiver website:
Long Term Care Capitated Assistance Program (LTCCAP) website
Program Data: No data available for this waiver in 2008.


Waiver target group: Disabled/Physically Disabled


State: PA
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:
(800) 757-5042
State waiver website:
Attendant Care website
Program Data:
Attendant Care 2004 participant data
Attendant Care 2004 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: 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) 772-2525
State waiver website:
Elwyn website
Program Data:
Elwyn 2004 participant data
Elwyn 2004 expenditure data


Waiver target group: Children


State: PA
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) 772-2525
State waiver website:
Michael Dallas website
Program Data:
Michael Dallas 2004 participant data
Michael Dallas 2004 expenditure data


Waiver target group: HIV/AIDS


State: PA
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS aged 21+ who meet the hospital or nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: nutritional supplements, managed care, homemaker and home nursing services.
Contact Information:
(717) 772-2525
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2004 participant data
AIDS 2004 expenditure data


Waiver target group: TBI/SCI


State: PA
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:
(800) 757-5042 or COMMCare contact information
State waiver website:
COMMCare website
Program Data: No data available for this waiver in 2008.

 

This information is part of the Center for PAS report:

Harrington, C. & Ng, T. (August 2008). Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Data, 2004.

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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