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BRIEF: Wolf approves waiver to help more disabled residents
Times Leader - 1/15/2018
Jan. 15--HARRISBURG -- Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that the state Department of Human Services has launched a Community Living Waiver to make services available to approximately 1,000 more individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.
DHS administers multiple Medical Assistance waivers so Pennsylvania can provide supports and services for people with federal funds that would otherwise be available only for institutional services. Waiver programs offer an array of services and benefits from a choice of qualified providers who offer in-home supports, durable medical equipment and medical supplies, and home modifications.
The Community Living Waiver will help individuals live more independently in their homes and participate more fully through services that support employment in a competitive job and full engagement in community activities.
The waiver services are available to individuals who have an intellectual disability or autism and have been determined eligible through application to the local county assistance office.
For more information on waiver programs, visit www.dhs.pa.gov.
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