Aging Waiver Services
in Bethel Park

Supporting Seniors in Bethel Park

Bethel Park families usually begin the Aging Waiver process by calling the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging for an intake screening. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver served adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but preferred to remain at home with paid support. The program was largely folded into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so today services are delivered through a CHC managed care organization while the Aging Waiver name still appears in older paperwork and family conversations. To qualify, your loved one must be a PA resident, age 60 or older, clinically eligible following a level-of-care assessment, and financially eligible under Medicaid asset and income rules. The AAA arranges the in-home assessment and helps with financial documentation. In Allegheny County the three CHC MCOs are UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas CHC, and PA Health & Wellness. Approved services include personal assistance hours from a caregiver, adult day programs, home modifications, personal emergency response systems, and respite. Bethel Park is a large South Hills suburb with a sizeable senior population, and many families want help keeping a parent in the same house where grandchildren visit. Care Solutions covers Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, and South Park with caregivers who know the area. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help comparing CHC MCOs or coordinating with the AAA on a level-of-care reassessment.

The Pennsylvania Aging Waiver program provides essential services that allow seniors to remain in their homes and communities rather than moving to a nursing facility. Our dedicated team in Bethel Park is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.