top of page

LIFE Program

LIFE provides services and supports to help Pennsylvanians aged 55 and up live independently in their local community.

​

Eligibility Requirements

 

To be eligible for LIFE, you must:

  • Be age 55 or older

  • Meet the level of care needs for a skilled nursing facility or a special rehabilitation facility

  • Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office or be able to privately pay

  • Reside in an area served by a LIFE provider

  • Be able to be safely served in the community as determined by a LIFE provider

 

If you are eligible for Medicaid or are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, you may pay nothing for LIFE services. 

 

LIFE and Community HealthChoices are two choices for managing your long-term services and supports needs while you live in the community. LIFE is the voluntary managed care program that has existed in Pennsylvania for 20 years. LIFE uses local providers to pay for, manage, coordinate, and provide all your care and service needs.

If you are currently enrolled in a LIFE program, you do not need to do anything and your services will continue to be provided by your LIFE provider, not through Community HealthChoices.

bottom of page