Waivers | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Waivers | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Medicaid / Medical Assistance
​Waiver Information
The name waiver comes from the fact that the federal government "waives" Medical Assistance/Medicaid rules for institutional care in order for Pennsylvania to use the same funds to provide supports and services for people closer to home in their own communities.
Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualified providers, due process, and health and safety assurances.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services administers multiple Medical Assistance/Medicaid waivers. Each waiver has its own unique set of eligibility requirements and services.
List of Waivers in PA
Waivers Home
Adult Autism Waiver
​Community Living Waiver
Consolidated Waiver
Infants, Toddlers, and Families Waiver
​Person/Family Directed Support Waiver
​Section 1115 Waiver Application for Substance Use Disorder
​Act 150 - The Attendant Care Services Act
Home and Community Based Settings Final Rule
Waiver Amendments
Proposed Waiver Amendments
Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver Amendment
OBRA Waiver Amendment