How to apply for In-Home Personal Care & Consumer Reimbursement (Lebanon County) in Pennsylvania

Who it's for

Help with everyday personal care at home for adults age 60 and over — bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication reminders — provided by local agencies under contract to the Area Agency on Aging. There is also a consumer reimbursement option: if you hire your own private-duty caregiver and pay them monthly, the county reimburses up to $24.64 per hour for that private-duty service. Both options carry a share-of-cost fee scale based on monthly income. Call (717) 274-2801 to see whether you qualify.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+
• Proof of Lebanon County residency
• Proof of monthly income (for the cost-share fee scale)
• For consumer reimbursement: records of what you paid your private-duty caregiver

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about In-Home Personal Care & Consumer Reimbursement (Lebanon County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of Lebanon County residency, proof of monthly income (for the cost-share fee scale) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.