State Regulatory Updates

In addition to advocacy with the legislature, PHA advocates on behalf of our members with state agencies that impact our industry such as the Departments of Health, Aging, Human Services and State.

Get involved! Members are encouraged to submit their own comments on proposed regulatory changes and may also take part in public hearings. Contact PHA's Government Relations Director, Katie Dotto at [email protected] or 717-975-9448 ext. 30 today!

Proposed Revision to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Initiative for Supporting Individuals and Families – Office of Developmental Programs

RFI: Community HealthChoices Program 

PA- eMarketplace: OLTL Community HealthChoices RFI
Comments Due: April 14, 2023
Responses must be submitted electronically to the following email account, with “Community HealthChoices RFI” in the email subject line: [email protected].

2023 Community HealthChoices Amendment - Proposed

Proposed Amendment
DHS CHC Waiver Webpage
Side-By-Side Comparison
PHA Summary (Members-Only)
PHA Comments

2023 MA Fee Schedule Revisions (OBRA Waiver, Act 150 Program), OBRA Waiver Amendment - Proposed

Proposed Fee Schedule + OBRA Waiver Amendment
DHS OBRA Waiver Amendment Summary
Side-By-Side Comparison
PHA Summary (Members-Only)

Pennsylvania Statewide Transition Plan for Home and Community-Based Services

Final Plan (revised 10/2022)
STP Overview Webcast
PHA Summary (Members-Only)

RFA: Agency with Choice Model for CHC

AWC RFA Addendum (issued 10/31/22)
DHS Q&A Log for RFA (issued 8/10/22)
DHS Request for Application (issued 7/14/22; application deadline EXTENDED until 9/6/22 at 12:00 p.m.)
PHA Stakeholder Letter Requesting Meeting with DHS (April 29,2022)
Comments Submitted by PHA
OLTL Summary of Public Comments 
PHA Letter to DHS Requesting Public Input (February 28, 2022)

2022 Community HealthChoices Amendment - FINAL

Comments Submitted by PHA
Approved CHC Waiver Amendment