CHC Waiver Services
in Elco

Integrated Care in Elco

Elco families starting Community HealthChoices enrollment call Maximus at 1-877-550-4227. Maximus is Pennsylvania's Independent Enrollment Broker for CHC, the mandatory Medicaid managed long-term care program for adults 21 and older. Eligibility requires dual Medicare and Medicaid status, or Medicaid eligibility paired with a nursing-facility level-of-care need verified through clinical assessment. Once functional eligibility is approved, your loved one chooses one of three managed care organizations: UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas Community HealthChoices, or PA Health & Wellness from Centene. Each MCO maintains a different provider network, so the choice shapes which caregiver agencies and physicians remain accessible. Care Solutions of Pittsburgh contracts with each plan and provides personal assistance services in Elco. Our caregivers help with bathing, dressing, mobility, transfers, meal preparation, and medication reminders. CHC also funds personal emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, adult day services, and environmental modifications including grab bars and stair lifts. The Washington County Area Agency on Aging administers Aging Waiver eligibility under CHC for residents 60 and older. Mon Valley Hospital in Monongahela and Monongahela Valley Hospital handle most local admissions, and our service coordinators align caregiver shifts with hospital discharge plans. Elco is a small borough along the Monongahela River in eastern Washington County near Charleroi and California. Call (412) 341-7780 to schedule CHC support at home through any of the three MCOs.

Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program that brings together physical health, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports into one coordinated program. Our team in Elco helps you navigate all aspects of your care.