Pennsylvania Code Title 6 - AGING
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Pennsylvania Code — Title 6: Aging (Part I – Department of Aging), covering essential programs and protections for older adults in the Commonwealth(pacodeandbulletin.gov):
🏛️ Title 6 – Aging: Part I – Chapters Overview
Chapter 1 – [Reserved]
Chapter 3 – Fair Hearings and Appeals
Chapter 5 – Age Preference
Chapter 11 – Older Adult Daily Living Centers
Chapter 15 – Protective Services for Older Adults
Chapter 20 – Family Caregiver Support Program
Chapter 21 – Domiciliary Care Services for Adults
Chapter 22 – Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly
Chapter 30 – Designation/Redesignation of Area Agencies on Aging
Chapter 35 – Area Agency on Aging Advisory Councils (pacodeandbulletin.gov)
📚 Key Chapter Highlights
Chapter 3 – Fair Hearings and Appeals
Establishes due-process rights for older adults when they’re denied benefits or services under Department of Aging programs.
Chapter 5 – Age Preference
Implements legal provisions granting age-based hiring and training preferences for individuals 60+, including civil service adjustments and affirmative-action plan requirements(law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 11 – Older Adult Daily Living Centers (OADLCs)
Covers licensure, operational standards, staffing, training protocols, and policies.
Subchapter A defines minimum facility requirements.
Subchapter B addresses policies on staffing guidelines and additional services(pa.gov, regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com).
Chapter 15 – Protective Services for Older Adults
Outlines protective services including investigation, confidentiality, staff qualifications, penalties, and agency access—including the right to enter homes (typically between 7 a.m.–9 p.m.) and court orders if access is denied(pa.gov).
Chapter 20 – Family Caregiver Support Program
Details support services and funding mechanisms designed to assist family caregivers. (Specific sections not detailed on summary pages.)
Chapter 21 – Domiciliary Care Services for Adults
Establishes standards for residential living programs (e.g., "dom-care homes") for adults unable to live independently in the community(westmorelandcountypa.gov).
Chapter 22 – Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly
Regulates nursing support and contract-based pharmaceutical assistance programs for qualifying seniors.
Chapter 30 – Area Agencies: Designation & Redesignation
Sets criteria for establishing or changing Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) per Older Americans Act requirements, including public hearing mandates(pacodeandbulletin.gov, codes.findlaw.com).
Chapter 35 – AAA Advisory Councils
Institutes guidelines for advisory councils that support AAAs to shape local aging services.
📌 Resources & Updates
Official text is maintained via Pennsylvania’s PACode website, current through March 29, 2025 (55 Pa.B. 2578)(pacodeandbulletin.gov).
Justia and Cornell LII offer searchable mirrors with detailed section-level breakdowns(law.cornell.edu).
✅ Summary Table
Chapter
Title
3
Fair Hearings & Appeals
5
Age-Based Preferences in Employment & Training
11
Adult Daily Living Center Licensure & Standards
15
Protective Services: Investigation & Access Rules
20
Family Caregiver Support
21
Domiciliary Residential Services
22
Elderly Pharmaceutical Assistance
30
Designation of AAAs (Area Agencies on Aging)
35
Advisory Councils for AAAs
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