Community Health Choices (CHC)

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Community Health Choices

In August of 2016, the Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Aging made an announcement of their decision to move forward with the implementation of Community Health Choices (CHC) - PA’s plan for the delivery of both physical health and long-term services through a capitated managed care system.

Community Health Choices was developed with the intent to improve coordination of physical and behavioral health systems, as well as Long Terms Services and Supports (LTSS).

Enrollment into CHC will include individuals 21 or older who:

• Receive both Medicaid and Medicare (i.e. Dual Eligible adults)
• Receive long-term services and supports in the Attendant Care, Independence, Commcare and Aging waivers
• Receive nursing home services paid for by Medicaid
• Are OBRA Waiver participants who were found to be nursing facility clinically eligible
• Are Act 150 Program participant who are both Medicaid and Medicare eligible

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For more information on this program, please click ​h​ere to be taken to the Health Choices regarding this service.