Personal Care and Home Support
Personal Care and Home Support provides assistance to Pennsylvania residents, age 60 and older who would like to stay in their home.
The program offers 3 fundamental services:
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- Care Management - ongoing care plan management to ensure the individual's needs are being met
- In-Home Meals - delivered in-home meals.
- Personal Care Services - assistance with daily living activities.
Supplemental services may also be available based on the local area agency on aging. These services can include:
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- Emergent Services – offers emergency services such as life-sustaining supplies, in-home meals, and overnight shelter in the event of an emergency.
- Home Support – offers basic housekeeping, shopping, and laundry.
- Medical Equipment, Supplies, and Assistive Devices.
Eligibility
In order to participate in the program, an individual must meet the following criteria:
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- Must live in PA.
- Must be at least 60 years of age.
- Must be a US citizen or legal resident.
- Must be determined to have unmet needs that impact daily functioning.
There are no income requirements to participate in the program. However, depending on an individual's income, they may be required to contribute towards the cost of their services based on a sliding co-payment scale.