Home Care in Pennsylvania

How do I get paid for taking care of a loved one at home in PA?

Seniors who have the Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver through Medicaid will be able to provide family caregivers with a tax free stipend.

What is PA in home care?

A personal care/private duty homecare agency provides services that do not require a licensed professional or a physician's prescription. A homecare worker can help a person with activities of daily living (ADLs) like remembering to take medications, preparing meals, transferring from a chair, toilet or bed, bathing, getting dressed, light housekeeping or transportation to and from doctor's appointments. 

Does Medicare cover home health aides in PA?

Medicare may pay for services provided by home health agencies that voluntarily seek and are approved for certification by the Federal Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 

How many home care agencies are in PA?

There are 818 home care agencies in Pennsylvania.