Pennsylvania Medicaid waivers
Pennsylvania runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 3 have a state-published waiting list.
- Waiver programs
- 7
- With a waiting list
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Pennsylvania waiver programs
Pennsylvania runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 3 have a state-published waiting list.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Adult Autism WaiverPA.0593Services: Day habilitation, Residential habilitation, Respite, Supported employment, Supports coordination, Therapies, American Sign Language- English interpreter service, Assistive technology… | 1915(c) | People with autism, age 21+, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| PA Community HealthChoices WaiverPA.0386Services: Adult daily living, Employment skills development, Job coaching, Personal assistance services, Residential habilitation, Respite, Structured day habilitation, Counseling services… | 1915(c) | Adults 65+, People with physical disabilities, ages 21–64, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Dec 31, 2029 |
| PA Community Living WaiverPA.1486Services: Community participation support, Education support services, Homemaker/chore, In-home and community support, Life sharing, Respite, Supported employment, Supports coordination… | 1915(c) | People with autism, all ages, People with intellectual disabilities, all ages, People with developmental disabilities, ages 0–21, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2027 |
| PA Consolidated WaiverPA.0147Services: Community participation support, Education support services, Homemaker/chore, In-home and community support, Residential habilitation, Respite, Supported employment, Supports coordination… | 1915(c) | People with autism, all ages, People with developmental disabilities, ages 0–21, People with intellectual disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2027 |
| PA Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers and FamiliesPA.0324Services: Special instruction | 1915(c) | People with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities, ages 0–2, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| PA OBRA WaiverPA.0235Services: Adult daily living, Employment skills development, Job coaching (intensive and extended follow-along), Personal assistance services, Residential habilitation, Respite, Service coordination, Structured day habilitation… | 1915(c) | People with developmental disabilities, ages 18–59, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| PA Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) WaiverPA.0354Services: Community participation support, Education support services, Homemaker/chore, In-home and community support, Respite, Supported employment, Supports coordination, Specialized supplies… | 1915(c) | People with autism, all ages, People with developmental disabilities, ages 0–21, People with intellectual disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2027 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
Frequently asked questions
What Medicaid waivers does Pennsylvania have?
Pennsylvania runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 3 have a state-published waiting list. They are: PA Adult Autism Waiver; PA Community HealthChoices Waiver; PA Community Living Waiver; PA Consolidated Waiver; PA Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers and Families; PA OBRA Waiver; PA Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waiver.