Funded by Medicaid, FreedomCare allows you to choose who provides your care. The caregiver gets paid instantly after their shift.
Pennsylvania Residents
You may be eligible!
You are likely eligible if you have Medicaid.
Fill out the form below to see how fast you can get started with pay & benefits.
Pennsylvania Residents
Funded by Medicaid,
FreedomCare allows you to choose who provides your care.The caregiver gets paid instantly after their shift.
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With 97% Customer Satisfaction, Medicaid Recipients Trust FreedomCare
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Get the care you need from a loved one, and they get paid!
Get the care you need from a loved one, and they get paid!
Who is eligible for Pennsylvania's Personal Assistant Services (PAS) Medicaid Home Care Program?
You are likely eligible if you…
Who can I hire to be a caregiver?
Have Medicaid
Live in Pennsylvania
Need help with day-to-day activities
Due to government regulations, Medicare is NOT enough.
Child
Relative
Friend
A patient's healthcare proxy, legal guardian, payee cannot serve as their caregiver.
Legal Spouse
At FreedomCare, we are a family and strive to improve the lives of Pennsylvania Medicaid recipients.
You choose a caregiver you trust
Fast and stress-free care enrollment
We accept most insurance plans
Get started with great pay & benefits
All of our caregivers receive guaranteed weekly payment
At FreedomCare, we are a family and strive to improve the lives of Pennsylvania Medicaid recipients.
3 Simple Steps to Pennsylvania PAS: Get Trusted Care and Pay for Your Caregiver.
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Get Assessed
A nurse will visit you at home to determine if you’re eligible for this program (called PAS in Pennsylvania). You’ll find out how many weekly hours of care you can get.
Choose a caregiver
You choose a caregiver you love: your daughter, son, relative, or friend. We come to your home to enroll you in the program.
You get care - they get paid
You get care you can trust, your family member or friend gets paid instantly, and everyone gets peace of mind. Win-win!
3 Simple Steps to Pennsylvania PAS: Get Trusted Care and Pay for Your Caregiver.
Pennsylvania's Top-Rated PAS Provider — More 5-Star Reviews Than Anyone Else.
8,000+ 5-Star Reviews
With 97% satisfaction, FreedomCare is the nation’s fastest-growing in-home care provider. Customers highlight the convenience, ease of use, and quality care that makes us their trusted choice.
Roberta Salley
"I’m gonna make 90"
I didn’t want an aide; I don’t get along well with strangers. My daughter knows me and loves me; she looks right past my attitude. With her as my aide, I think I’m gonna hit 90. You watch. I’m gonna be the first one in my family to make 90.
Dorothy Zuniga
"A blessing"
I have multiple sclerosis. After my second hospitalization, I realized I needed help. To have my best friend be here for me is a blessing. My caseworker, Ashley, is very helpful — I feel comfortable calling anytime. And having someone I trust work for me keeps my mind at ease.
Richard Branker
"Mom is getting stronger, and it feels so good”
We brought in a couple of aides for my mother, but I could tell she wasn’t happy. Now I get to care for Mom daily — and she’s smiling and laughing. I feel really good, knowing she’s getting stronger each day.
Patricia Charles
"Best program ever"
I’ve had aides in the past, but it always ended badly. This is one of the best programs ever. I’m so happy that my niece is helping me.
Benefits Our Caregivers Enjoy
Instant Pay – Same Day
Receive dependable pay, making financial planning simple and stress-free.
Easy-to-Use App for Caregivers
Our FreedomCare App makes daily tasks easier so you can better manage your loved ones' care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Caring for a loved one in Pennsylvania? FreedomCare helps you understand your options — and how to get paid for the care you provide!
In Pennsylvania, you can hire someone you already know and trust to be your caregiver. This can include:
- An adult child
- Another relative
- A close friend
However, state rules do not allow legal spouses to be paid caregivers.
You may be eligible if you:
- Have Medicaid
- Live in Pennsylvania
- Need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meals, or mobility
FreedomCare can help you confirm eligibility and guide you through the next steps so you and your caregiver get the support you deserve.
No, Pennsylvania does not allow legal spouses to be paid caregivers under Medicaid programs. However, other family members — like an adult child, sibling, or close relative — may qualify, and FreedomCare can guide you through the steps so your loved one still gets care from someone they trust.
Yes, you can be a paid caregiver for your parent in Pennsylvania if they qualify for Medicaid and need help with daily activities. FreedomCare will guide you through the enrollment process so you can care for your mom or dad at home while receiving reliable pay for the support you already provide.
Yes, Medicaid is required to qualify for caregiver pay in Pennsylvania. Medicare alone is not enough, but if you’re unsure about eligibility, FreedomCare can guide you through the Medicaid application process and help you find out if you qualify.
Pennsylvania offers several Medicaid waiver programs that allow family members to be paid caregivers. These include:
- Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waiver: Provides self-directed or agency-based services with an annual cost limit of $41,000 per person.
- OBRA Program: Supports individuals ages 21-59 with developmental disabilities who meet an ICF/IID level of care.
- Community HealthChoices Program: Serves adults 65+ and adults ages 21–64 with physical disabilities who need nursing facility-level care.
- Act 150 Program (In-Home Care for People with Physical Disabilities): Provides state-funded, income-based assistance for Pennsylvanians aged 21–59 with physical disabilities to afford in-home services and maintain independence.
FreedomCare helps families navigate these programs so caregivers can get paid for the care they provide at home.
Still have questions?
We are here to help! Call us between 8 AM–6 PM (your local time).
You can also find answers to eligibility and benefits in our Pennsylvania FAQs
Still have questions?
215-989-4037
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Office visits are by appointment only.
5-STAR CARE, IN YOUR HOME.
No other agency in the country has earned more 5-star ratings.
FreedomCare proudly serves the entire state of Pennsylvania.
FreedomCare is proud to be a licensed PAS provider.
Need help with enrollment or Medicaid Services?
PA IEB (Maximus): 1-877-550-4227 | PA Medicaid Consumer Service Center: 1-866-550-4355 | County Assistance Office (CAO) Main Line: 1-877-395-8930
Hire a family member or friend to care for you — and Caregivers get paid every week – guaranteed!
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