Medicaid Waiver Services
in Rochester

Quality Care in Rochester

The Medicaid waiver is often described as a single program, but in Pennsylvania it is an umbrella covering several. Community HealthChoices, abbreviated CHC, is the largest. It funds in-home care for older adults and physically disabled adults who meet financial and clinical eligibility. The Aging Waiver, OBRA Waiver, and Independence Waiver historically served specific populations and many participants transitioned into CHC when it launched statewide. For Rochester families, the practical question is whether your loved one qualifies and how to apply. Eligibility runs along two tracks. The financial track examines monthly income and countable assets against state limits. The clinical track confirms the applicant requires a nursing-facility level of care, measured by the level of assistance needed with activities of daily living. Both tracks must be met. Applications begin at the Pennsylvania Independent Enrollment Broker. The Maximus phone number is 1-877-550-4227. Maximus completes the initial screening, schedules a clinical assessment in the home, and forwards the financial side to the County Assistance Office. Once eligibility is confirmed, the participant chooses a managed care organization from the CHC plans available in Beaver County and selects a home care provider. Care Solutions is an enrolled provider in the CHC network. We coordinate with the service coordinator and start services as soon as authorization is in place. Call (412) 341-7780. We serve Rochester, Beaver, and the lower Beaver County communities.

Pennsylvania Medicaid Waiver programs allow eligible individuals to receive long-term care services in their homes and communities instead of in institutional settings. Our dedicated team in Rochester ensures you receive personalized, high-quality care.