Within broad Federal guidelines, States can develop home and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) to meet the needs of people who prefer to receive long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting.
Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualified providers, due process, and health and safety assurances.
The name waiver comes from the fact that the federal government "Waives" Medical Assistance/Medicaid rules for institutional care so that people can use the same funding for services provided at home.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services administers multiple Medical Assistance/Medicaid waivers. Harmonious Life Systems is a Provider of services under the waivers listed below. Each waiver has its own unique set of eligibility requirements and services.
The Link below will take you to the Office of Developmental Programs website where you can find information on eligibility, and services offered.
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/about/DHS-Information/Pages/Waiver-Information.aspx
To apply you for waiver services you must contact your county's MH/ID office.
If you do not know where that is you can also contact The Department of Human Services, the Office of Development Programs toll-free Customer Service Line: 1-888-565-9435.
Toll-Free TTY Number (Telephone for Hearing-Impaired Only) 1-866-388-1114. A Customer Service member will answer calls during normal business hours, which are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.
Intellectual and developmental disability services are administered through county Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID) program offices. The county MH/ID offices serve as a referral source and most services are delivered by local agencies under contract with the county office. The county MH/ID office determines a person's eligibility for service funding and if found eligible a person will receive a supports coordinator. The supports coordinator will:
