OBRA Waiver

The OBRA Waiver is a Home & Community Based Waiver program that may help you if you have a developmental physical disability to allow you to live in the community and remain as independent as possible. This waiver serves individuals ages 18-59 who meet the level of care for Intermediate Care Facility and are financially eligible for waiver services.

To Be Eligible, You Must Be:

• A resident of Pennsylvania age 18-59.
• Have a severe developmental physical disability requiring an Intermediate Care Facility/Other Related Conditions level of care.
• The disability must result in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following major life activities:
       - Self-Care
       - Communication
       - Learning
       - Mobility
       - Self-Direction
       - Capacity for Independent Living
• Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office.
• Other related conditions include physical, sensory, or neurological disabilities which manifested before age 22 and are likely to continue indefinitely.