Contact Info and Descriptions for all Pennsylvania Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waivers, 2005

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: 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:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2005 participant data
MR 2005 expenditure data

State: PA
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:
OBRA (DD) website
Program Data:
OBRA (DD) 2005 participant data
OBRA (DD) 2005 expenditure data

State: PA
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:
Person/Family Support website
Program Data:
Person/Family Support 2005 participant data
Person/Family Support 2005 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:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Commcare website
Program Data:
Commcare 2005 participant data
Commcare 2005 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged

State: PA
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:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2005 participant data
Elderly 2005 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:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Independence website
Program Data:
Independence 2005 participant data
Independence 2005 expenditure data

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:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Attendant Care website
Program Data:
Attendant Care 2005 participant data
Attendant Care 2005 expenditure data

State: PA
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:
Deaf/Blind (Elwyn) website
Program Data:
Deaf/Blind (Elwyn) 2005 participant data
Deaf/Blind (Elwyn) 2005 expenditure data

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:
717-787-8091
State waiver website:
Michael Dallas website
Program Data:
Michael Dallas 2005 participant data
Michael Dallas 2005 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Children

State: PA
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:
Infants, Toddlers, & Family- MR 2005 participant data
Infants, Toddlers, & Family- MR 2005 expenditure data

Waiver target group: HIV/AIDS

State: PA
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:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2005 participant data
AIDS 2005 expenditure data