COMMCare Application Process

• Potential customer contacts Unlimited Care Providers.
• Unlimited Care Providers will take basic referral information and forward it to the intake provider (United Disabilities Services).
• The Intake Coordinator makes initial contact to complete a pre-screening.
• If potential consumer meets basic eligibility requirements, the Intake Coordinator and RN (Registered Nurse) will schedule a visit to complete an assessment.
• The potential consumer’s physician will be asked to complete a Medical Evaluation (MA-51) and then send it to the Intake Coordinator.
• The Intake Coordinator and RN begin developing the service plan and budget for the applicant based on assessed needs.
• The MA-51 is forwarded to the county's Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for an Options Assessment to be scheduled.
• AAA will complete the Options Assessment to determine Nursing Facility (NF) eligibility.
• If the applicant is eligible for NF level of care, the Intake Coordinator will send a completed PA 600 Form to the appropriate County Assistance Office for determination of financial eligibility.
• If the applicant is eligible for NF level of care, the Intake Coordinator will have the potential consumer complete a Choice Form to select his/her service providers.
• The Intake Coordinator and RN complete the plan and fiscal information and forward it to the PA Department of Public Welfare, Office of Long Term Living (PA DPW OLTL) for review and approval.
• The PA DPW OLTL reviews the information, makes appropriate changes, and gives final approval.
• PA DPW OLTL will notify the Intake Coordinator whether or not the applicant is determined eligible. If applicant is eligible, a start date for services to begin will be determined.

If you have any questions or are interested in this service please contact John Foster, Scott Shaw or Kerry Figurelle.