If you live in the greater Philadelphia area and meet certain requirements, you may be eligible for food assistance programs that will provide you with nourishing, healthy, hot meals delivered to your home.
According to Feeding Pennsylvania, the food banks in our state have recently seen more than a 50% increase in demand from people who need a solid source of food. Access to enough food is something that we don’t want anyone in our state to ever worry about.
Care & Help Home Care is a community focused health care company in the Philadelphia area that is committed to providing excellent care to its client population. Our experienced, caring, and trustworthy staff are available for all types of services, from skilled and unskilled nursing care to light housekeeping, all in the comfort of your home.
Through the Pennsylvania Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver, Care & Help Homecare can provide our eligible clients with healthy, hot, comforting meals that cover a range of tastes, cuisines, and preferences.
Read on below as we explain how this program works and to find out if you or your loved one is eligible.
Free Hot Meals
Yes, you read that correctly. If you meet the qualifications set under the state guidelines, you can sign up to receive daily, hot, home-cooked meals, free of charge. There is little doubt that nutrition and healthy choices play a significant role in your overall well-being. Let us help you get the services you need.
What Is the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver?
Formally, this program is called the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver, but the people who use and work with it simply call it Waiver.
Waiver is a federally funded program that provides people in need with financial waivers for community-based programs such as the meal delivery service that we provide at Care & Help Home Care. Waiver provides financial coverage for various human service programs that benefit Americans who qualify for Medicaid.
How Does the Waiver Program Work?
There are very specific guidelines that determine whether a person qualifies for the Waiver program. If you follow this link, you can read more about the program and the general criteria that you will need to meet.
A simplified way to explain how this program works is to think of a Waiver as a 100% off coupon. There are various programs under the umbrella of the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Program, and depending on which service you need, the federal government will provide a Waiver (coupon) to the agency providing the service.
This ensures that the people in need of various community programs will be able to receive them at no cost, which allows Pennsylvanians to remain in their home and in the community rather than a nursing home.
PA Department of Aging Services
Since 1978, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging has been working tirelessly to provide older Pennsylvanians with a means to maintain their independence, health, and well-being by creating and maintaining programs that promote these values.
Care & Help Assists in Home Delivered Meals
Care & Help Homecare is happy that we can assist our clients with the Waiver application process in addition to the home health services we provide. Our experienced team can simplify this process for you and avoid any confusion it may cause.
Once you are accepted to the program, we will connect you with the right person in our hot meal delivery program who can help you create a specialized meal plan that will meet your tastes and preferences.
Each day, you will receive a hot, free meal that will provide comfort and nourishment as you enjoy eating it in your own home. We can create dishes from all cuisines including American, Asian, Kosher, Russian, Vegetarian, and more.
Additionally, each meal consists of the following:
· Two ounces of prepared meat, fish, fowl, eggs, or meat-alternative
· Three servings of vegetables and/or fruits
· Two servings of starches/grains
· One cup low-fat milk or an equivalent
· One serving of a fat
· Optional items that will complement your meal (desserts and condiments)
· All Asian meals are served with special black rice and Kimchi
Contact Care & Help Homecare Agency to Get Started With Home Meal Delivery
Care & Help Home Care is a proud member of the greater Philadelphia community. Our experienced providers strive to serve our home-based clients with the most trustworthy, compassionate care in the region. If you or your loved one is eligible for home-based meals through the Pennsylvania Waiver program, contact us today to get set up with home-based meal delivery. You can call us at 1-866-951-6324 or click here to send us an email.
