If you are an adult with a severe physical disability, the Independence Waiver may be able to help you live or remain in the community.
To be eligible for the Independence Waiver you must:
- Be a Pennsylvania resident
- Be ages 18-60: A person that turns 60 while in the waiver will be able to get services through the Independence Waiver.
- Have a physical disability that limits three or more of the following major life activities:
- Self-care, understanding, and use of language, learning, mobility, self-direction and/or capacity for independent living.
- Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local county assistance office.
You are not eligible if you:
- Have an intellectual disability
- Have a major mental disorder
- Reside in a nursing facility or the community but have been assessed to need services provided by a nursing facility
Services available may include:
- Adult daily living services
- Accessibility Adaptations, Equipment, Technology, and Medical Supplies
- Community Integration
- Community Transition Services
- Financial Management Services
- Home Health
- Non-Medical Transportation
- Personal Assistance Services
- Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
- Respite
- Service Coordination
- Supported Employment
- Therapeutic and Counseling Services
- Employment Skills Development
- Job Coaching
- Residential Habilitation
- Structured Day Habilitation
- Behavior Therapy Services
- Nursing Services
- Occupational Therapy Services
- Physical Therapy Services
- Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Speech and Language Therapy Services
- Assistive Technology
- Benefits Counseling
- Career Assessment
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy Services
- Home Adaptations
- Job Finding
- Nutritional Consultation Services
- Therapeutic Consultation Services
- Vehicle Modifications
Let our Professional and qualified team of heath care experts at Care & Help Home Care Agency, help you determine if you qualify for the INDEPENDENCE WAIVER under the PA WAIVER PROGRAM
Use this Form Only if you need help applying for Waiver Services
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Benefits
Care & Help Home Care has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to increase opportunities for older Pennsylvanians and individuals with physical disabilities to remain in their homes. Learn more about the benefits of joining our team.
