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The name waiver comes from the fact that the federal government "waives" Medical Assistance/Medicaid rules for institutional care in order for Pennsylvania to use the same funds to provide supports and services for people closer to home in their own communities. | The name '''waiver''' comes from the fact that the federal government "waives" Medical Assistance/Medicaid rules for institutional care in order for Pennsylvania to use the same funds to provide supports and services for people closer to home in their own communities. | ||
Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualified providers, due process, and health and safety assurances. | Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualified providers, due process, and health and safety assurances. | ||
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services administers multiple Medical Assistance/Medicaid waivers. Each waiver has its own unique set of eligibility requirements and services. | In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services administers multiple Medical Assistance/Medicaid waivers. Each waiver has its own unique set of eligibility requirements and services. | ||
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Please use the links under "Related Topics" to review the Adult Autism Waiver. | Please use the links under "Related Topics" to review the Adult Autism Waiver. | ||
Revision as of 06:34, 19 July 2017
. http://www.dhs.pa.gov/learnaboutdhs/waiverinformation/index.htm
The name waiver comes from the fact that the federal government "waives" Medical Assistance/Medicaid rules for institutional care in order for Pennsylvania to use the same funds to provide supports and services for people closer to home in their own communities.
Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualified providers, due process, and health and safety assurances.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services administers multiple Medical Assistance/Medicaid waivers. Each waiver has its own unique set of eligibility requirements and services.
This URL offers the following links
Please use the links under "Related Topics" to review the Adult Autism Waiver.
Aging Waiver
Attendant Care Waiver
COMMCARE Waiver
Independence Waiver
OBRA Waiver