Programs and Services

CSPPPD

The PA CSPPPD Program enables eligible adults who have physical disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment and prevents inappropriate/unwanted institutional care. This home and community based program provides the support individuals need to enjoy and make the most of living in the community. Consumers receive the support they need to join in community activities, volunteer and even seek paid employment.

CLASS provides services through this program in the following counties:

• Allegheny
• Beaver
• Butler
• Crawford
• Erie
• Lawrence
• Mercer
• Venango

To receive CSPPPD services, a person must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a physical disability which is expected to last for at least 12 months
• Require assistance to complete personal self-care
• Be a resident of Pennsylvania
• Have an in-home, in-person consumer assessment
• Be eligible for Medical Assistance

Individuals who request CSPPPD services are assessed by the CSPPPD enrollment agency. Once a person is found eligible, they are free to choose (select) an agency to provide Supports Coordination. CLASS is able to provide Supports Coordination for CSPPPD consumers in the counties listed above. The Supports Coordinator will assist the consumer in coordinating their CSPPPD services which are based on consumer’s needs and available supports. The Supports Coordinator can also help the person apply for other services in their community they may be interested in.

Services Available Through the CSPPPD Program:

Supports Coordination, Environmental Modifications, Miscellaneous Durable Medical Equipment, Transportation, PERS (life call system), Personal Care, Respite, Educational Services, Community Integration, Skills Training, Peer Counseling, Night Supervision, Adult Day, Supported Employment, Prevocational Services, and Community Transition Services.

If you can benefit from the following services but are denied by your insurance company, CLASS can assist you in obtaining the following services through the CSPPPD Program: Nursing Services, Coaching/Cueing, Cognitive Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Behavioral Therapy.

Funding

The CSPPPD program is funded by the Pennsylvania OBRA, Independence and COMMCARE waivers.

Referrals

Any individual interested in receiving CSPPPD services may refer themselves or be referred by a family member, friend or professional by calling one of the following CLASS CSPPPD departments:

In Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, or Lawrence County, please contact Matt Perkins at (412) 697-7434 ext. 120 or 1-888-954-2424 ext. 120.

In Crawford, Erie, Mercer, or Venango County, please contact Katherine Reim at (814) 860-1333.

Assistive Technology

Click here for information on how to obtain affordable assistive technology from the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF).

For more information about CSPPPD, please contact UCP at (412) 683-7100 or send an e-mail.

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Updated: 02/08/2008