Pennsylvania Resources
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) — Medical Assistance (Medicaid/MA)
Condition: People with medical conditions and disabilities who qualify by income/eligibility
Assistance: Health insurance that pays for doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and more
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-medical-assistance.html
Pennsylvania DHS — COMPASS (Benefits Application Portal)
Condition: People applying for Medicaid/CHIP and related supports
Assistance: Online place to apply for benefits and manage your case
https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/
Pennsylvania DHS — Apply for CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program)
Condition: Children who need health insurance coverage
Assistance: Low-cost health insurance for kids
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-childrens-health-insurance-program-chip.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD)
Condition: Working adults with disabilities
Assistance: Lets you work and keep Medicaid, often with a small monthly payment
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-medical-assistance-for-workers-with-disabilities-mawd.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Medicaid / Medical Assistance (program hub)
Condition: People needing Medicaid programs and information
Assistance: Central hub for Medicaid programs, managed care, and related services
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid.html
Pennsylvania DHS — HealthChoices (Medicaid managed care overview)
Condition: Medicaid members needing physical, behavioral, and long-term supports
Assistance: Explains how managed care works and what services are covered
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Physical HealthChoices
Condition: Medicaid members needing medical care through managed care plans
Assistance: Helps you get doctors, hospitals, prescriptions, and other care through PA Medicaid plans
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/hc.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Physical HealthChoices Contact / Help
Condition: Medicaid members who need enrollment or service help
Assistance: Phone numbers and help links for Medicaid questions and enrollment
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/hc/hc-contact-us.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Behavioral HealthChoices
Condition: Mental health and substance use disorder (Medicaid)
Assistance: County-based managed care for therapy, psychiatry, crisis help, and drug/alcohol services
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/bhc.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Request Behavioral HealthChoices Services
Condition: Medicaid members needing mental health or substance use services
Assistance: Tells you how to get Behavioral HealthChoices care
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/request-behavioral-healthchoices-program-services.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)
Condition: Mental illness and substance use disorders
Assistance: Oversees the public behavioral health system, county programs, and state hospitals
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/omhsas-info.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resource Hub
Condition: Mental health needs and addiction
Assistance: Starting point to find county services, crisis info, and program links
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/mental-health-substance-use-disorder.html
Pennsylvania DHS — CASSP (Child and Adolescent Service System Program)
Condition: Children and teens with serious emotional/behavioral challenges
Assistance: System-of-care approach that helps families coordinate behavioral health services
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/mental-health-substance-use-disorder/cassp.html
MyOMHSAS (OMHSAS training/resource portal)
Condition: Behavioral health workforce, crisis system, children’s BH system
Assistance: Training modules and resources used across PA’s crisis/behavioral health system
Pennsylvania DHS — County MH/ID Offices Directory
Condition: Intellectual disability, autism, developmental disability, and many county mental health services
Assistance: Official directory to find your county MH/ID office (the front door to many services)
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/contact/county-mh-id-offices.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Intellectual Disabilities & Autism (services hub)
Condition: Intellectual disability, autism, developmental disability
Assistance: Explains services and how to enroll through county MH/ID offices
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/programs-services/intellectual-disabilities.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services (overview)
Condition: Intellectual and developmental disability
Assistance: Explains supports coordination, eligibility, and service pathways
Pennsylvania DHS — Autism Services (overview)
Condition: Autism (children and adults)
Assistance: Links to PA autism waivers and adult autism programs
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/intellectual-disabilities-autism/autism-services.html
Pennsylvania DHS — BAS Autism Programs (AAW + ACAP)
Condition: Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Assistance: Explains PA’s two adult autism programs and how they work
Pennsylvania DHS — Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Condition: Adults (21+) with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Assistance: Medicaid waiver that funds long-term community supports for adults with autism
Pennsylvania DHS — Apply for the Medicaid Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
Condition: Adults with autism who are Medicaid-enrolled
Assistance: How to apply through your county MH/ID office
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-medicaid-adult-autism-waiver.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
Condition: Adults with autism (served in specific counties)
Assistance: “One-stop” managed care program that coordinates many supports (health, BH, employment, crisis, etc.)
Pennsylvania DHS — Register for ACAP
Condition: Adults with autism (program eligibility rules apply)
Assistance: How to register/apply through COMPASS / county MH/ID
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/register-for-the-adult-community-autism-program-acap.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Consolidated Waiver
Condition: Intellectual disability, autism, developmental disability
Assistance: Medicaid waiver that pays for a wide range of community living supports
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/waivers/consolidated-waiver.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waiver
Condition: Intellectual disability, autism, developmental disability
Assistance: Medicaid waiver supporting community living with self-directed and agency options
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/intellectual-disabilities-autism/pfds-waiver.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Apply for the Medicaid P/FDS Waiver
Condition: People with intellectual disability/autism/developmental disability on Medicaid
Assistance: How to apply for P/FDS waiver supports
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-medicaid-person-family-directed-support-waiver.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Community Living Waiver
Condition: Intellectual disability, autism, developmental disability
Assistance: Waiver focused on community living supports, employment, and independence
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/waivers/community-living-waiver.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Request a Medicaid Community Living Waiver
Condition: Medicaid recipients with intellectual disability/autism/developmental disability
Assistance: How to apply through your county MH/ID office
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/request-a-medicaid-community-living-waiver.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Participant Direction Services (ODP)
Condition: People in ID/A waivers who want to self-direct services
Assistance: Lets you have more control in hiring/managing support workers (when eligible)
Pennsylvania DHS — Waivers (master directory)
Condition: People needing long-term services and supports through Medicaid waivers
Assistance: Main directory of DHS Medicaid waiver programs
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/waivers.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL)
Condition: Older adults and adults with physical disabilities needing long-term supports
Assistance: Oversees CHC, OBRA waiver, Act 150, and LIFE (PACE) in PA
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/oltl-info.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Alternatives to Nursing Homes (hub)
Condition: People who need help at home instead of a nursing home
Assistance: Explains Act 150 and CHC long-term supports
Pennsylvania DHS — Community HealthChoices (CHC)
Condition: Adults 21+ with physical disabilities and people dually eligible for Medicare/Medicaid
Assistance: Managed long-term services and supports to help people stay in their homes
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/chc.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Apply for Community HealthChoices
Condition: People who may qualify for CHC long-term supports
Assistance: How to apply and contact OLTL for CHC
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-community-healthchoices.html
Pennsylvania DHS — OBRA Waiver (OLTL)
Condition: Adults with developmental physical disabilities who need long-term supports
Assistance: Home and community-based services like therapies, home mods, job supports, and more
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/aging-physical-disabilities/obra.html
Pennsylvania DHS — OBRA Waiver Amendment page (policy/updates)
Condition: OBRA waiver participants and stakeholders
Assistance: Official waiver change documents and updates
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/waivers/obra-waiver-amendment.html
Pennsylvania DHS — OLTL Waiver Amendments/Renewals
Condition: People using OLTL waivers (CHC/OBRA; includes historical waiver info)
Assistance: Official documents on renewals/amendments and HCBS rule compliance
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/waivers/oltl-waiver-amendments-renewals.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Act 150 Attendant Care Program
Condition: People with physical disabilities who are mentally alert and need attendant care
Assistance: State-funded attendant care to help you live at home (not a nursing home)
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/waivers/act-150-attendant-care-waiver.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Apply for Act 150 In-Home Care
Condition: People with physical disabilities needing attendant care
Assistance: How to apply through OLTL’s enrollment broker process
Pennsylvania DHS — LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly) / PACE
Condition: Adults 55+ who qualify for nursing facility level of care but want to stay in the community
Assistance: All-in-one medical + support services through LIFE (PA’s PACE)
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/aging-physical-disabilities/life.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Enroll in LIFE (PACE)
Condition: Older adults needing comprehensive support services
Assistance: Enrollment steps and eligibility guidance
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/enroll-in-the-living-independently-for-the-elderly-program-life.html
Pennsylvania Department of Aging — OPTIONS Program
Condition: Adults 60+ needing help to live safely at home
Assistance: In-home supports and services coordinated through local agencies
https://www.pa.gov/services/aging/apply-for-options-program.html
Pennsylvania Department of Aging — PACE / PACENET
Condition: Adults 65+ needing help paying for prescriptions
Assistance: Lowers prescription costs and works with Medicare Part D
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/aging/aging-programs-and-services/pace-program.html
Pennsylvania Department of Aging — Apply for PACE
Condition: Older adults needing prescription assistance
Assistance: How to apply for PACE/PACENET
Pennsylvania Department of Aging — PA MEDI (Medicare counseling / SHIP)
Condition: Medicare recipients (including people with disabilities on Medicare)
Assistance: Free help understanding Medicare, choosing plans, and filing appeals
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/aging/aging-programs-and-services/pa-medi-medicare-counseling.html
Pennsylvania Department of Aging — Request PA MEDI help
Condition: Medicare plan problems, billing, enrollment, appeals
Assistance: Connects you with a trained counselor
Pennsylvania Department of Aging — Long-Term Care Ombudsman (complaints/help)
Condition: Nursing home / assisted living / personal care home resident issues
Assistance: Helps investigate and resolve care and rights problems
https://www.pa.gov/services/aging/request-assistance-from-a-long-term-care-ombudsman.html
Pennsylvania Department of Aging — Long-Term Services and Supports Options
Condition: People planning for long-term care needs
Assistance: Explains support options and where to get help
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Condition: Disabilities that impact work
Assistance: Helps people prepare for, get, and keep a job
Pennsylvania OVR — Individualized Employment Services
Condition: Disabilities affecting employment
Assistance: Job goal planning, training, placement support, and services at no cost if eligible
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry — Disability & Vocational Rehabilitation (hub)
Condition: People with disabilities needing work supports and benefits guidance
Assistance: Starting point for OVR and related disability employment resources
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/disability-and-vocational-rehabilitation.html
Pennsylvania Department of Education — Early Intervention (EI)
Condition: Children birth to age 5 with developmental delays/disabilities
Assistance: Coaching and services for families to support development
Pennsylvania DHS — Early Intervention Services (Birth–5)
Condition: Young children with developmental delays/disabilities
Assistance: Explains referrals, eligibility, and services
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/early-learning-child-care/early-intervention-services.html
Pennsylvania DHS — OCDEL (Office of Child Development and Early Learning)
Condition: Early childhood needs including EI, early learning supports, and family supports
Assistance: Oversees early learning initiatives, EI, and family supports
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/ocdel-info.html
Pennsylvania DHS — OCDEL Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports
Condition: Children birth to age 5 with delays/disabilities; family supports
Assistance: Oversees Infant/Toddler EI and family support structure
Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) — Pennsylvania Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (PA-BCCEDP)
Condition: Breast and cervical cancer screening needs
Assistance: Free breast and cervical cancer screening program
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/cancer/pa-bccedp.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention & Treatment (BCCPT)
Condition: Breast/cervical cancer (or precancer) needing treatment coverage
Assistance: Full Medicaid benefits for eligible people needing treatment
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/bccpt.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Apply for BCCPT
Condition: Uninsured eligible people diagnosed after screening
Assistance: Application route for Medicaid treatment coverage
https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-breast-cervical-cancer-prevention-treatment.html
Pennsylvania DOH — Tuberculosis (TB) Program
Condition: Tuberculosis
Assistance: Information and help for patients and providers; supports TB services statewide
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/tuberculosis.html
Pennsylvania DOH — TB Services in Pennsylvania
Condition: Tuberculosis
Assistance: Explains how TB services are provided through state health centers and local departments
Pennsylvania DOH — TB Patients
Condition: Tuberculosis
Assistance: Patient-focused information about treatment (including directly observed therapy standards)
Pennsylvania DOH — TB Providers
Condition: Tuberculosis
Assistance: Provider toolkits, guidance, and clinical resources
Pennsylvania DOH — Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Program
Condition: STDs/STIs
Assistance: Testing/treatment system support, education, surveillance, and statewide clinic resources
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/std.html
Pennsylvania DOH — Reproductive Health
Condition: Family planning and sexual/reproductive health needs
Assistance: Explains reproductive health resources including referrals to low-cost services
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/maternal-health-and-infant-care/reproductive-health.html
Pennsylvania DOH — HIV (Program hub)
Condition: HIV/AIDS
Assistance: Prevention, care, epidemiology, and service network information
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/hiv.html
Pennsylvania DOH — HIV Services (prevention + care supports)
Condition: HIV/AIDS
Assistance: Prevention supports, partner services, and care-support network info
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/hiv/services.html
Pennsylvania DOH — HIV Testing (including self-testing program info)
Condition: HIV prevention/testing needs
Assistance: Helps people find testing options and explains HIV self-testing availability (PA-specific)
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/hiv/hiv-testing.html
Pennsylvania DOH — Lead Poisoning (program area)
Condition: Lead exposure/lead poisoning (especially children)
Assistance: Prevention information, surveillance, and guidance to reduce lead harm
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/lead-poisoning.html
Pennsylvania DHS — Services for Persons with Disabilities (overview)
Condition: Disabilities and special needs
Assistance: Where to start in PA for disability services
Pennsylvania DHS — Assistive Technology (resource overview)
Condition: Disabilities needing devices and supports
Assistance: Helps people find assistive technology resources and supports
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/aging-physical-disabilities/assistive-technology.html
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) — Locate Treatment Services
Condition: Substance use disorder
Assistance: Helps you find drug and alcohol treatment services
https://www.pa.gov/services/ddap/locate-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-services.html
Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP)
Condition: Disabilities (all types)
Assistance: Legal advocacy to protect rights and help solve disability-related service problems
https://www.disabilityrightspa.org/
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF)
Condition: Disabilities needing assistive technology
Assistance: Loans and help to buy assistive devices (wheelchairs, communication devices, home mods, etc.)
PA ABLE Savings Program (Pennsylvania Treasury)
Condition: People with qualifying disabilities (ABLE eligibility rules apply)
Assistance: Disability savings account to pay disability expenses while protecting certain benefits
Pennsylvania Centers for Independent Living — Directory (PCIL)
Condition: Disabilities (cross-disability)
Assistance: Helps people find a local Center for Independent Living for advocacy and independent living supports
https://thepcil.org/directory-of-cils/
Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council (PASILC) — Find a CIL
Condition: Disabilities (cross-disability)
Assistance: Helps find your local independent living center and supports
https://pasilc.org/independent-living/find-a-center-for-independent-living/
DHS — County Contacts (HCSIS Services & Support Directory)
Condition: Intellectual disability/autism service coordination and county contacts
Assistance: Directory of county contacts for ID services and supports
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/ServicesSupportDirectory/CountyContacts
Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (52 entries)
(Each AAA helps older adults and caregivers with things like in-home support, meals, transportation, and benefits counseling.) Source directory: https://p4a.org/aaas/
Adams County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Connects people to local aging services and in-home supports
Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps coordinate aging services and supports
https://www.alleghenycounty.us
Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps access aging services, supports, and referrals
https://www.co.armstrong.pa.us
Bradford County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Links older adults to local services and supports
Beaver County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps arrange services to stay safe and independent
https://www.beavercountypa.gov
Bedford County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Referrals and help accessing aging supports
Berks County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Information and help getting aging services
Blair County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Connects people to local supports for aging at home
Bucks County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps people find and access aging services
Butler County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Assistance with accessing local aging supports
https://www.butlercountypa.gov
Cambria County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports for seniors
https://www.cambriacountypa.gov
Cameron County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local aging resources
Carbon County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Referrals and coordination of aging supports
https://www.carboncountypa.gov
Centre County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps access services to stay independent
Chester County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps with supports and planning for aging needs
Clarion County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect people to aging services
Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Aging services information and referrals
Clinton County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps find services and supports
Columbia County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Connects to services and care demonstrated locally
Crawford County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Connects people to aging resources and supports
Cumberland County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps access services and local supports
Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps with referrals and supports for seniors
Delaware County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports
Erie County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps older adults access local supports
Fayette County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Referrals and help accessing aging services
Forest County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports
Franklin County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Local aging services navigation and referrals
https://www.franklincountypa.gov
Fulton County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to aging services
Greene County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local aging supports
Huntingdon County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Connects people to aging resources and support
Indiana County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps find and access supports for seniors
https://www.agingservicesinc.com
Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports for aging
Juniata County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local aging resources
Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps coordinate supports and services
https://www.lackawannaaging.org
Lancaster County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to aging services and supports
Lawrence County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps access services and supports for seniors
Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to aging support services
Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps coordinate services to support aging in place
Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and care supports
Lycoming County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local aging services
McKean County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps with referrals and accessing services
Mercer County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports for seniors
https://www.mercercountyaging.org
Mifflin County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local supports for aging
Monroe County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps coordinate services and supports
https://www.monroecountypa.gov
Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports for aging
Montour County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to resources and services
Northampton County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to aging services and supports
Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps access supports for seniors
Perry County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local aging services
Philadelphia County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect older adults to services and supports in Philadelphia
Pike County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local aging services
Potter County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to resources and supports
https://pottercountyhumansvcs.org
Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps coordinate services for seniors
Snyder County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports for aging
Somerset County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local aging services
Sullivan County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports for seniors
Susquehanna County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports
Tioga County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to aging services and supports
Union County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps access local aging services
Venango County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect older adults to services and supports
https://www.venangocountypa.gov
Warren County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to supports and services
Washington County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local services and supports
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to aging services
Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps access local supports and services
https://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us
Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to services and supports for seniors
York County Area Agency on Aging
Condition: Older adults (60+) and caregivers
Assistance: Helps connect to local aging resources
PA DHS OLTL — Community Transition Services (CHC)
Condition: People moving from a facility into a home/community who need supports to set up living safely
Assistance: Help paying for one-time move-in needs so you can live in the community
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/contact/dhs-offices/documents/oltl/oltl-waivers/CHC-1915c-Service-Definitions.pdf Pennsylvania.gov
PA DHS OLTL — Physical Therapy Services (CHC)
Condition: Physical disability, injury, illness, or weakness that affects movement
Assistance: Therapy to improve strength, walking, balance, and safe movement
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/contact/dhs-offices/documents/oltl/oltl-waivers/CHC-1915c-Service-Definitions.pdf Pennsylvania.gov
PA DHS OLTL — Nutritional Consultation Services (CHC)
Condition: Health conditions that require nutrition planning (like diabetes, weight loss, swallowing/nutrition issues)
Assistance: Nutrition guidance to support health and safety
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/contact/dhs-offices/documents/oltl/oltl-waivers/CHC-1915c-Service-Definitions.pdf Pennsylvania.gov
PA DHS OLTL — Residential Habilitation (CHC)
Condition: People with significant disability needs requiring staff support in a residential setting
Assistance: Staff support in a residential setting to help with daily life and safety
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/contact/dhs-offices/documents/oltl/oltl-waivers/CHC-1915c-Service-Definitions.pdf Pennsylvania.gov
PA DHS OLTL — Structured Day Habilitation (CHC)
Condition: People with disabilities needing structured supports during the day
Assistance: Supervised day supports to build skills, routine, and community participation
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/contact/dhs-offices/documents/oltl/oltl-waivers/CHC-1915c-Service-Definitions.pdf Pennsylvania.gov
PA DHS OLTL — Job Finding (CHC)
Condition: People with disabilities who need help getting a job
Assistance: Help finding a job, applying, interviewing, and starting work
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/contact/dhs-offices/documents/oltl/oltl-waivers/CHC-1915c-Service-Definitions.pdf Pennsylvania.gov
PA DHS OLTL — Benefits Counseling (CHC)
Condition: People with disabilities worried about how working affects benefits (Medicaid/SSI/SSDI)
Assistance: Explains how work may change benefits and helps plan safely
https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/contact/dhs-offices/documents/oltl/oltl-waivers/CHC-1915c-Service-Definitions.pdf Pennsylvania.gov
PA DHS OLTL — CHC publications / benefits guides (CHC)
Condition: CHC participants and caregivers needing program guidance
Assistance: Guides that explain benefits, rights, and how CHC works
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/chc/chc-publications.html
ODP waiver service types (Intellectual Disability / Autism supports)
ODP Service Descriptions (PDF):
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf
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PA DHS ODP — Advanced Supported Employment
Condition: Disabilities that make it hard to get/keep a job without major support
Assistance: Higher-level job support (discovery, job development, coaching, keeping the job)
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Assistive Technology
Condition: Disabilities requiring devices for communication, mobility, or daily living
Assistance: Helps buy/modify/repair assistive technology to improve independence
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Behavioral Support
Condition: Adults with disabilities needing help with serious or unsafe behaviors
Assistance: Assessment and a behavior plan to improve safety and daily functioning
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Family/Caregiver Training and Support (Registration and Fees)
Condition: Families/caregivers supporting a person with disabilities
Assistance: Helps cover costs for caregiver training so care is safer and more effective
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Family Medical Support Assistance
Condition: People with medical technology/nursing needs at home (and their families)
Assistance: Helps manage and coordinate medical-related services at home (not direct hands-on care)
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Home Accessibility Adaptations
Condition: Physical disabilities needing home modifications for safety/access
Assistance: Pays for home modifications like ramps, bathroom changes, and accessibility improvements
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Housing Transition and Tenancy Sustaining Services
Condition: People with disabilities who need help getting and keeping housing
Assistance: Help finding housing, moving in, and keeping stable housing
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Homemaker
Condition: Disabilities that make it hard to keep up a safe home
Assistance: Help with cleaning, laundry, meal prep, and household care
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Shift Nursing (RN)
Condition: Adults 21+ needing nursing because of disability/medical needs
Assistance: Skilled nursing provided by a registered nurse
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Shift Nursing (LPN)
Condition: Adults 21+ needing nursing because of disability/medical needs
Assistance: Skilled nursing provided by a licensed practical nurse
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Remote Supports
Condition: People who need safety support but don’t need staff physically present all the time
Assistance: Technology-based monitoring/support to improve safety and independence
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Residential Habilitation (Child Residential Services)
Condition: Children with disabilities needing residential services (program eligibility rules apply)
Assistance: Residential supports in licensed child residential settings
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Residential Habilitation (CRRS for the Mentally Ill)
Condition: Adults with intellectual disability and serious mental illness needing structured residential support
Assistance: Transitional residential supports with rehabilitation in a structured environment
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Supported Employment
Condition: People with disabilities who need ongoing help to work in competitive jobs
Assistance: Support to get and keep a job in regular community workplaces
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Supported Living
Condition: People with disabilities living in their own home who need skill-building supports
Assistance: Helps people live more independently in a home they own/rent/lease
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Supports Broker (for Participant Direction)
Condition: People self-directing services who need help managing employer responsibilities
Assistance: Helps you succeed with self-directing staff and services
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Supports Coordination
Condition: People with intellectual disability/autism needing service navigation
Assistance: A coordinator helps find, set up, and monitor services and supports
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf hcsis.dhs.pa.gov
PA DHS ODP — Therapy Services (PT/OT/Speech/Orientation-Mobility/Vision)
Condition: Adults 21+ needing therapies because of disability
Assistance: Therapy services delivered in home/community settings (not clinic-based)
https://www.hcsis.dhs.pa.gov/hcsis-ssd/custom/ODP_Service_Descriptions.pdf