Pennsylvania Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Pennsylvania offers 3 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $234 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Pennsylvania each year.
Pennsylvania Elder Care Programs (2026)
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Pennsylvania Medicaid Waiver Programs
Pennsylvania's Medicaid program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Contact them at (717) 705-8218 to begin the application process.
- Pennsylvania OBRA Waiver
- COMMCARE Waiver
- Act 150 Program
Income limits for Pennsylvania Medicaid in 2026: $2,742/month for an individual and $5,484/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
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Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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