Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) have served the Commonwealth’s 67 counties by providing information about resources and service providers, assessing needs for service, making referrals to case managers, and linking to services. These local agencies have been providing vital services, programs and information to millions of older Pennsylvanians and their caregivers, including legal services, home-delivered meals, health promotion and disease prevention, transportation, public benefits counseling, senior centers and in-home services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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To identify your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) click here
Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources
The PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources is designed to help persons with disabilities and seniors find information that will connect them to supports and services in their community.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Pennsylvania Options Program
The Options program is a non-Medicaid program that allows certain family members to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Other services may include:
- In-home care
- Medical supplies
- Assistive devices
- Respite
- Counseling
Area Agency on Aging Locator: https://www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/Pages/AAA.aspx
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Contact Information
Pennsylvania Department of Aging: 717-783-1550
*see website for local Area Agency on Aging county office contact information
Services My Way
SMW is a Medicaid option that allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Pennsylvania Long Term Care Helpline: 1-866-286-3636
Related Resources
Government Benefits and General Information
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) – Pennsylvania
ADRCs provide information and access to community services and serve as the entry point to long-term care services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Pennsylvania
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly
Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) is a managed care program that provides a comprehensive, all-inclusive package of medical and supportive services. LIFE is an option that allows older Pennsylvanians to live independently while receiving services and supports that meet the health and personal needs of the individual.
The program is known nationally as the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). All PACE providers in Pennsylvania have “LIFE” in their name.
Locate a LIFE Program by zip code.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Medicaid Profiles by State
Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.
Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.
Contact Information
PACE Program – Prescription Assistance
Pennsylvania’s prescription assistance programs for older adults, PACE and PACENET, offer low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, age 65 and older. The program works with Medicare Part D plans and other prescription drug plans such as retiree/union coverage, employer plans, Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO) and Veterans’ Benefits (VA) to lower out-of-pocket costs for medications.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Pennsylvania Bureau For Veterans Affairs
Provides Pennsylvania’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Pennsylvania County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(800) 547-2838
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
The Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program provides resources and assistance to individuals who assume the primary responsibility for the provision of care to encourage a healthy, ongoing relationship with their care receiver. The program provides access to respite care, addressing the need for formal and informal supports, and providing financial reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiving-related services and supplies.
This program is administered by the local Area Agency on Aging.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Pennsylvania Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.
Contact Information
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Provides an objective source of information that helps consumers understand insurance coverage, benefits and options.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Senior citizen division aids in legal issues of seniors residing in Philadelphia. Areas of coverage include: Elder abuse, guardianship, inheritance, Medicaid, Medicare, nursing homes, personal care homes, waiver services, wills/estate/POA.
Contact Information
(215) 981-3700
Legal Aid of Southern PA
Free help with: Family law, employment law, protection from abuse, public benefits, housing, consumer, and elder law.
Contact Information
(877) 429-5994
Mid-Penn Legal Services
Low cost and free representation in the following areas of law: Family/custody/domestic violence, housing/foreclosures, medical care, public benefits, employment, consumer, and elder law services.
Contact Information
(800) 326-9177
Neighborhood Legal Services Association (NLSA)
Non-profit corporation providing legal assistance to low income individuals.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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North Penn Legal Services
Elder law services for low income residents of 20 counties in northeast Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
(877) 953-4250
Northwestern Legal Services
Free legal help in civil legal matters for residents of 10 counties in northwestern PA. Wide range of service topics including public benefits, family law, housing, health care, education, and employment.
Contact Information
(814) 452-6949
PA Law Help
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
To speak to the ombudsman coordinator contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Pennsylvania Senior Law Helpline
Non-profit organization founded by members of the Philadelphia Bar Association, provides:
– Free legal services
– Community education
– Professional training
– Information and referral
– Advocacy
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Providing free civil legal services to low income residents of Philadelphia.
Contact Information
(215) 981-3800
Southern Pennsylvania Legal Services
Primary provider of free legal services for low income citizens in Washington, Greene, Fayette, and Somerset Counties. Areas of law covered are: Child support, consumer, custody, adoption, fair lending/consumer, housing, marriage/diverge, public benefits, and unemployment compensation.
Contact Information
(888) 855-3873
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Aging Home and Community-Based Waiver Services
Aging Home and Community-Based Waiver Services may be available to Pennsylvanians over the age of 60 to enable them to continue to live in their homes and communities with support and services.
For more information, please contact your local Area Agency on Aging.
http://www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/Pages/AAA.aspx
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Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association (PADSA)
Association of adult day service providers in Pennsylvania. Offers list of its members (not comprehensive of all adult day programs in Pennsylvania).
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Pennsylvania Centers for Independent Living
A network of non-profit organizations that offer persons with disabilities:
– Information and Referral
– Peer groups
– Independent living skills training
– Systems change advocacy
– Legal assistance
– Emergency preparedness
– Access reviews for businesses
– Community education
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Pennsylvania County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(800) 547-2838
Pennsylvania Department of Aging – Adult Day Centers
Provides directory of adult day service programs by county throughout Pennsylvania.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Pennsylvania Hospice Network
A membership organization of hospice providers. The website provides a directory of hospice providers and links to other organizations.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Nursing Care Facility Locator Page (Pennsylvania Dept. of Health)
Website that lists nursing home facilities in Pennsylvania.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Pennsylvania Hospice Network
A membership organization of hospice providers. The website provides a directory of hospice providers and links to other organizations.