Aging Waiver Services
in Gibsonia

Supporting Seniors in Gibsonia

From Gibsonia, the Aging Waiver process typically starts with a call to the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging for intake. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver was the longstanding program for 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. 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 and helps with financial documentation. In Allegheny County the 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 like grab bars and ramps, personal emergency response systems, and respite for family. Gibsonia is a North Hills community that has grown rapidly with new development along Route 8, and many older residents are aging in larger single-family homes. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Gibsonia, Allison Park, and Richland. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help comparing CHC MCOs, working through an AAA assessment, or scheduling hours once a service plan is approved. Our team helps families keep loved ones safely at home.

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