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Community Health Choices Waiver

The Community Health Choices (CHC) Waiver is a managed care program for older adults and individuals with physical disabilities who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. This can apply to those living in managed care homes or those living independently with long-term services and supports (LTSS). The CHC waiver is meant to expand those peoples’ options and access to quality health care, as well as give them a long-term plan for managing their health and greater opportunities for independence. Implementation began January 1, 2018, and was phased in until it was officially put into effect on January 1, 2021.

This waiver will provide health care services to hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, ranging from general care by physicians, physical therapy, emergency, and non-emergency transportation to medical offices, mental health, family planning, and maternity services, prescription medications, and much more. There are also benefits and supports specifically available to those who qualify for LTSS and reside in a nursing home or care facility.

Eligibility Criteria

Generally, those enrolled are of two populations: individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and/or those who are enrolled in LTSS at either a nursing home or through a waiver at home.

The qualifiers for eligibility include:

Individuals who are at least 21 years old; or

Individuals who are eligible for or receiving both Medicare and Medicaid; or

A dually eligible Act 150 participant; or

Receiving long-term services and supports (LTSS) from the Attendant Care, Independence, or Aging waivers; or

Receiving services in the OBRA waiver AND determined nursing facility clinically eligible; or

In a nursing home paid for by Medicaid.

If an individual is enrolled in CHC but is also qualified to participate in the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) program, they may switch. Similarly, those currently enrolled in LIFE will remain enrolled unless they prefer CHC, in which case they can apply to switch programs.

Services we offer

Personal Assistance Services

Personal care is available for any daily tasks you may need support with, such as bathing, showering, applying creams and lotions, dressing and toileting, all in the comfort of your own home.

Respite

Respite care is available to provide temporary relief for a primary caregiver, enabling you to take a much-needed break from the demands of caregiving a sick, aging, or disabled family member.

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