Aging Waiver

Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individuals Aged 60 and Older

Aging and Home and Community-Based Waiver Services may be available to Pennsylvanians over the age of 60 to enable them to continue to live in their homes and communities with support and services.

To be eligible for the Aging Waiver, you must: 

• Be a resident of Pennsylvania 
• Be a U.S. citizen or a qualified Non-citizen 
• Have a Social Security Number 
• Be 60 years of age or older
• Meet the level of care needs for a Skilled Nursing Facility 
• Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office.

The following is a list of services available through the Aging Waiver that may be available to you:  

• Accessibility Adaptations, Equipment, Technology and Medical Supplies
• Adult Daily Living Services
• Community Transition Services 
• Financial Management Services  
• Home Delivered Meals  
• Home Health Care  
• Non-Medical Transportation  
• Participant-Directed Community Supports 
• Participant-Directed Goods and Services 
• Personal Assistance Services  
• Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)  
• Respite 
• Service Coordination 
• TeleCare
• Therapeutic and Counseling Services 

There is no cap on the services that Aging Waiver participants receive, no cost sharing and no contributions allowed.

Learn More

In order to qualify for Aging Waiver services, you must meet eligibility requirements.  This includes a level of care assessment and a determination of financial eligibility.  For more information, contact your local Area Agency on Aging.  

• Area Agency on Aging 
• View the Current Aging Waiver (an accessible version of this document is available upon request)
• Global Corrective Action Plan

Contact

Area Agency on Aging