The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) provides many services, programs, and supports to Pennsylvania citizens age 60 and over. The PDA offers one HCBS program to qualified individuals age 60 and over. It is called the Aging Waiver.
The PDA, through its local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offices, determines an individual’s functional eligibility for the Aging Waiver.
The CAO determines financial eligibility for the Aging Waiver.
The Aging Waiver provides services to certain individuals age 60 and over who need a skilled nursing level of care. These services allow an individual to live in the community instead of a LTC facility.
Updated February 14, 2012, Replacing February 8, 2002