DHS last week announced a timeline for the roll out of Community HealthChoices (CHC) in the remainder of the state in 2020. Starting this summer, DHS will send an introductory flyer to participants identified within the CHC population. View the flyer by clicking HERE. Then in the fall, notices and enrollment packets will be mailed to participants, information on the LIFE program will be sent to potentially eligible participants, and informational sessions will be held for participants to learn about CHC and how to select a CHC-MCO.
DHS will be hosting summits specifically for providers to learn more about CHC. More information regarding times and locations coming soon, but all impacted agencies are encouraged to save these dates on their calendars.
Lehigh/Capital Zone
Monday, May 13: Harrisburg Area Community College
Tuesday, May 14: Shippensburg University
Wednesday, May 15: Kutztown University
Thursday, May 16 (Transportation Session Only): Kutztown University
Northwest Zone
Monday, May 20: Edinboro University
Tuesday, May 21: Lock Haven University
Wednesday, May 22: University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Thursday, May 23 (Transportation Session Only): University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Northeast Zone
Tuesday, June 4: East Stroudsburg University
Wednesday, June 5: University of Scranton
Thursday, June 6: Bloomsburg University
Friday, June 7 (Transportation Session Only): Bloomsburg University
In addition to these sessions, CHC offers a number of resources to help agencies with the transition, including
updated information on its website, information about trainings and fact sheets
FAQs
Even more information and links are posted on PHAs Community HealthChoices resource page. Here members will find all the important links in one location. PHA also will be hosting a CHC prep session for agencies in the central and northern sections of the state on August 20 in State College. Click here for more details and to register.
