Huntingdon County, PA Office

Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging

The Huntingdon County, PA Office of the Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging (HBFAAA) is committed to serving the needs of seniors in Huntingdon, PA and throughout the local region. We offer access to a broad array of programs and services that meet the needs of older and functionally disabled residents with dignity and compassion.

Senior Home Services In Huntingdon County, PA

As older adults begin the transition through maturity and advanced stages of life, the Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging’s home and community support services provide effective programs based on decades of experience. From social, emotional, and intellectual enrichment to valuable services such as health care, personal assistance, transportation, meals, and so much more, our elder community members are able to remain independent in their own home environment as long as possible. More intensive services are also available and can be provided upon request and assessment.

Aging Waiver Program

What is the PDA Waiver Program?

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging Waiver Program is for people age 60 and older. Under the program, home and community-based services can be provided to consumers as an alternative to nursing home care. It is a “Waiver” program because services are funded through a special waiver of Medicaid restrictions, allowing payments typically used for nursing home care to be used for home care services.

How Can the PDA Waiver Program help me?

After a thorough assessment to determine eligibility, services may be available to help consumers live comfortably at home. A Care Manager will help you design a care plan and monitor delivery of appropriate services.

Who will provide these services to me?

After the consumer and Care Manager agree on a plan to meet your needs, the Care Manager will authorize the services. The consumer will select from a list of participating providers they want to provide the service. (All service providers are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to ensure that they meet Medicaid standards.)

CONSUMER ELIGIBILITY

*Age 60 and above
*Medicaid financial eligibility
*300% of SSI per month and a limit of $8,000 in resources for consumer in need of PDA Waiver Program services
*Require the level of care of a nursing facility
*Choose to be served in the community at a cost to the Waiver Program not to exceed 80% of the average (state-wide) Medicaid payment for a nursing facility in Pennsylvania (The 80% is based on a twelve-month average)
*Reside in a location where Waiver community-based slots are available

APPLICATION PROCESS

Initial Application

*Consumer or person acting on their behalf contacts Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging and requests an assessment. Process begins with requesting an MA51 Form from consumer’s physician
*Assigned Care Manager / Assessor conducts a face to face assessment using PDA Options Assessment Form
*Consumer is assisted with financial application as needed
*Area Agency on Aging determines medical eligibility for PDA Waiver services
*County Assistance Office determines financial eligibility and assigns a Medicaid number to the consumer
*Specific Care Plan is developed by Care Manager and consumer to determine consumer’s needs and arrange for home care services

AVAILABLE SERVICES

*Homemaker Services
*Personal Care
*Home Health Aide
*Adult Day Care
*Home-Delivered Meals
*Home Environment Modifications
*Medical Supplies and Equipment
*Nursing Services
*Therapies – Physical, Speech, and Occupational
*Transportation
*Mental Health Counseling
*Caregiver Respite Services
*Emergency Response System
*Companion Service

The consumer and the Care Manager will determine appropriateness of services, and the Care Manager will authorize services. Where no provider choice is expressed, available certified providers will be assigned.

Operations of the Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging are funded in part by the Administration on Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Aging, and the Huntingdon, Bedford, and Fulton County Commissioners.

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