Aging Waiver Services
in Duquesne

Supporting Seniors in Duquesne

From Duquesne, the Aging Waiver process typically starts with a call to the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging for intake and screening. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver was the longstanding program for adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but wanted support at home. Most of that population was rolled into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so today services are delivered through a CHC managed care organization while families and case notes still reference the Aging Waiver name. Eligibility requires PA residency, age 60 or older, a clinical level-of-care determination, and financial qualification under Medicaid rules. The AAA arranges the in-home assessment, then enrollment moves through a CHC MCO. Allegheny County uses UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas CHC, and PA Health & Wellness. Approved services include personal assistance from a caregiver, adult day programs, home modifications like ramps and grab bars, personal emergency response devices, and respite for family. Duquesne is a small Mon Valley city across the river from McKeesport, and many older residents stayed after the mills closed and now live alone in the homes they raised families in. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Duquesne, McKeesport, and West Mifflin. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help understanding the AAA referral or comparing CHC MCOs. Our team works with families to get caregivers in place quickly once a service plan is approved.

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 Duquesne is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.