LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly) Program
If you are an older Pennsylvanian, the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) program offers all needed medical and supportive services to enable you to maintain your independence in your home as long as possible.
LIFE is a managed care program and provides a comprehensive all-inclusive package of services. The program is known nationally as the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). All of the PACE providers in Pennsylvania have the name "LIFE" in their name. The first programs were implemented in Pennsylvania in 1998.
To be eligible for LIFE, you must:
- Be age 55 or older
- Meet the level of care needs for a Skilled Nursing Facility or a Special Rehabilitation Facility
- Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office or able to private pay
- Reside in an area served by a LIFE provider
- Be able to be safely served in the community as determined by a LIFE provider
Services available to you under the LIFE program include:
- Adult Day Health Services
- Audiology Services
- Dental Services
- Emergency Care
- End of Life Services
- Hospital and Nursing Facility Services
- In-home Supportive Care
- Lab and X-ray Services
- Meals
- Medical and Non-medical Transportation
- Medical Specialists
- Optometry Services and Eyeglasses
- Nursing and Medical Coverage 24/7
- Nursing Care
- Personal Care
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapies
- Primary Medical Care
- Recreational and Socialization Activities
- Social Services
- Specialized Medical Equipment
Learn More
Contact
Long-Term Living Helpline Toll free 1-866-286-3636
Office of Long-Term Living
Bureau of Provider Support
Phone: 717-772-2570
