CHC Waiver Services
in Tarrs

Integrated Care in Tarrs

Tarrs residents enrolling in Community HealthChoices begin by calling Maximus at 1-877-550-4227. Maximus is the Independent Enrollment Broker for Pennsylvania's mandatory Medicaid managed long-term care program serving adults 21 and older. CHC covers individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, plus those who meet nursing-facility level-of-care criteria with Medicaid eligibility. A clinical functional eligibility assessment confirms whether long-term services and supports are appropriate at home. After approval, your loved one selects one of three managed care organizations: UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas, or PA Health & Wellness from Centene. Each MCO contracts with different provider networks, so the selection affects caregiver agency continuity and physician access. Care Solutions of Pittsburgh works with each plan and provides personal assistance services in Tarrs. Our caregivers help with bathing, dressing, mobility, transfers, meal preparation, and medication reminders. CHC additionally funds personal emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, adult day programs, and environmental modifications such as ramps and bathroom safety upgrades. The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging administers Aging Waiver eligibility under the CHC umbrella for residents 60 and older. Excela Health Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant handles many local admissions, and our service coordinators sync caregiver schedules with hospital discharge timelines. Tarrs is an unincorporated community in East Huntingdon Township in southern Westmoreland County. 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 Tarrs helps you navigate all aspects of your care.