Pennsylvania Medicaid Proposes Changes To Community HealthChoices MLTSS Demonstration Waiver

The Pennsylvania Medicaid program is planning to make changes to its 1915(c) managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) demonstration called Community HealthChoices (CHC) in 2025 according to a proposed amendment released on June 15, 2024. Two major changes will add a telehealth delivery option to cognitive rehabilitation and counseling services, and will add chore services as a new waiver service. The proposed amendment also makes changes to service definitions for benefits counseling, employment skills development, home adaptations, and telecare.

Additionally, the state proposes amending the waiver to revise the following:

Remove references to the organized health care delivery . . .