PDA 60+ Waiver Program

A long-term care program that assists frail elderly (60 years of age and older) with the services they need to live independently in their own home or home of a caregiver.

The benefits of the PDA 60 + Waiver Program:

• Provides an alternative to long-term care placement in a nursing facility;
• Offers a wide array of services;
• Gives consumer choice of approved services and providers;
• Provides on-going support and assistance from a care manager.

Home health and personal care services, home support, personal assistant, respite care, adult day care, transportation, home modifications, specialized medical equipment and supplies, counseling, home delivered meals and personal emergency response are the types of services available to consumers.  YCAAA staff provides care management and service coordination. Care managers will regularly assess the consumer’s needs; help develop and maintain an adequate and appropriate plan of care; assist in selecting Medical Assistance and program approved services and product providers, and monitor the quality of those services provided.

There are no consumer payments or co-payments to providers for the purchase of approved services.  Consumers authorized in the PDA 60+ Waiver Program receive services funded by Medical Assistance; Estate Recovery does apply.  Information on Estate Recovery is provided during the referral and assessment process.  Consumers receive an Access card.

Eligibility for PDA 60+ Waiver

You must be at least 60 years of age, and meet all of the following criteria: 

• Consumers must be assessed and determined eligible for nursing facility care.  The determination is based on a medical evaluation conducted by the consumer’s physician, and an assessment conducted by the YCAAA.
• Can be served in the community by available health and social services.
• Meet the financial requirements set by Department of Public Welfare.
• Agree to the requirements and responsibilities of the program.