CARECHOICE OF PENNSYLVANIA

Rates vary by county and managed care organization, but most caregivers are paid hourly — similar to professional home care workers — with overtime opportunities.

Yes. Pennsylvania’s Community HealthChoices (CHC) program allows family members to get paid for providing care to loved ones at home. Instead of relying on a stranger, your loved one can choose you or another trusted family member to be their caregiver.

CareChoice helps Pennsylvania families apply, handle all paperwork, and make sure caregivers are paid on time with fair wages, benefits, and recognition.

How the program works in Pennsylvania

• Who qualifies: Adults who are eligible for Medicaid and need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, cooking, or mobility.
• Who can be the caregiver: A family member or close friend chosen by the participant — often an adult child, sibling, or spouse.
• How caregivers are paid: Competitive hourly wages, with overtime pay and benefits available in many cases.
• Support included: Training, ongoing resources, and advocacy from CareChoice.

Step 1: Check Eligibility

In Pennsylvania, you may qualify if your loved one:

• Is 65+ or has a disability
• Is enrolled (or eligible) for Medicaid
• Needs support with daily living activities
• Wants to remain at home instead of going to a facility

CareChoice offers free eligibility checks to confirm if your family qualifies.

Step 2: Choose Your Caregiver

Pennsylvania’s program gives your loved one the Power of Choice — the right to select a caregiver they already know and trust. This is often a child, grandchild, sibling, or close friend.

Step 3: Apply with CareChoice

Our team guides you through every step of the Community HealthChoices enrollment process. We manage the state paperwork, so you don’t have to deal with confusing forms or long delays.

Step 4: Start Caregiving and Get Paid

Once approved, caregivers in Pennsylvania are paid hourly for the care they provide. Many also qualify for:

• Overtime pay
• Health benefits (depending on program options)
• Ongoing caregiver training and support

Why Pennsylvania families choose CareChoice

• Smooth, fast enrollment in Community HealthChoices
• Higher caregiver pay and fair recognition
• Benefits and overtime opportunities
• Continued advocacy and training
• Your Care. Your Choice. Our Commitment.

Get Started Today

If you live in Pennsylvania and want to be paid to care for your loved one, CareChoice is here to help.

Call us at 215-277-0000

Apply online at https://carechoice.com/contact-us/

Yes. Pennsylvania allows participants to choose family members, including adult children, and even siblings, as paid caregivers.

CareChoice currently offers services in the following Pennsylvania Counties:

Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Fayette, Greene, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, Washington, Westmoreland, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Snyder, Tioga, Union, Adam, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Perry, York, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming