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AIDS Waiver

717-772-2525

The AIDS Waiver provides home and community based services to eligible persons age twenty-one or older who have symptomatic HIV Disease or AIDS.

Target Population

Individuals who have Symptomatic HIV Disease or AIDS

Eligibility Criteria

  • Individuals age twenty-one or older who have symptomatic HIV disease or AIDS.
  • Income limit must be equal or less than 300% of the Federal Benefit Rate. 
  • Individuals must have a level of care for Acute, Skilled Nursing or Intermediate Care Facility.
  • Total countable resources for persons over the age of 21 must be $8,000 ($2,000 Medicaid limit that includes a $6,000 resource disregard) or less.  Resources include, but are not limited to, cash on hand, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, life insurance and vehicles.

Services Available

  • Home Maker Services
  • Home Health Visits
  • Home Health Aide
  • Specialized Medical Equipment & Supplies
  • Nutritional Consultations
  • Transition Services

Cost Sharing

There is no cost to the consumer for waiver services.

Contact Information

Contact the Office of Medical Assistance Program's Waiver Implementation Unit at 717-772-2525.