Alternatives to Nursing Homes | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Alternatives to Nursing Homes | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Long-term services and supports can be provided in settings other than Nursing Facilities. People who require these supports due to age or physical/developmental disabilities may be able to receive services in an alternative setting, including their homes
Available Services
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are available through the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL). Information about these services can be found below:
Act 150
HCBS program for people with physical disabilities. To be eligible, you must be able to choose, employ, and supervise your own care worker(s) and manage your own finances and legal matters independently.
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
If you are age 21 or older and have both Medicare and Medicaid, OR receive long-term supports through Medicaid because you need help with everyday personal tasks, you may be covered by this program.
Nursing Home Transition (NHT)
A program to help people currently living in nursing homes receive services in the setting of their choice, including their homes.
Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)
A program that allows older adults to live on their own while receiving services and supports that meet their health and personal needs.
OBRA Waiver
An HCBS program for people with severe developmental physical disabilities.
Contant Information
Community HealthChoices Participant Call Center
1-800-757-5042
Call the Call Center
PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources
1-800-753-8827
Call Resource Center
Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Long-term services and supports can be provided in settings other than Nursing Facilities. People who require these supports due to age or physical/developmental disabilities may be able to receive services in an alternative setting, including their homes
Available Services
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are available through the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL). Information about these services can be found below:
Act 150
HCBS program for people with physical disabilities. To be eligible, you must be able to choose, employ, and supervise your own care worker(s) and manage your own finances and legal matters independently.
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
If you are age 21 or older and have both Medicare and Medicaid, OR receive long-term supports through Medicaid because you need help with everyday personal tasks, you may be covered by this program.
Nursing Home Transition (NHT)
A program to help people currently living in nursing homes receive services in the setting of their choice, including their homes.
Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)
A program that allows older adults to live on their own while receiving services and supports that meet their health and personal needs.
OBRA Waiver
An HCBS program for people with severe developmental physical disabilities.
Contant Information
Community HealthChoices Participant Call Center
1-800-757-5042
Call the Call Center
PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources
1-800-753-8827
Call Resource Center