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LIFE Geisinger eligibility
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LIFE Geisinger helps adults keep their independence
Eligible patients can get help with daily activities, medication reminders and care touchpoints. Transportation, meals, exercise and enrichment activities are also available.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for LIFE Geisinger, a person must:
- Be age 55 or older
- Be determined by the local Area Agency on Aging to need the level of care required under the State Medicaid plan for coverage of nursing facility services
- Live in our service area
- Meet any additional program specific eligibility conditions imposed under the PACE program agreement
LIFE is regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the PA Department of Human Services. LIFE Geisinger accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private payment. If you’re eligible for PA Medicaid, there is no premium. If you don’t have PA Medicaid, contact us for more information.
How do I enroll?
Our enrollment team makes the process simple, transparent and supportive — so you can feel confident in your decision to join.
Here’s what to expect:
- Initial meeting: Meet with our enrollment team to learn about LIFE Geisinger’s services and benefits. If you choose to proceed, we’ll begin with a detailed intake assessment to understand your needs and preferences.
- Clinical eligibility: We’ll guide you through the clinical eligibility process step by step.
- Financial guidance: Our team will help you navigate the financial aspects of enrollment with clarity and care.
- Meet the interdisciplinary care team: You’ll be introduced to our interdisciplinary team through center and home visits, guaranteeing a smooth transition into our program.
If you have questions or need help, contact our enrollment team at 800-395-8759 (TTY: 711). We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Disenrollment
Participants may initiate disenrollment from our services at any time. A disenrollment is effective on the first day of the month following the date we receive the participant’s notice of voluntary disenrollment.
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Para obtener más información o programar un recorrido, complete el siguiente formulario o llámenos.
LIFE Geisinger locations
Kulpmont
1100 Spruce St., Kulpmont, PA 17834
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Serving the following zip codes of Columbia, Montour and Northumberland Counties:
Columbia County
- 17814
- 17815
- 17820
- 17846
- 17858
- 17859
- 17888
- 17920
- 17985
- 18603
- 18631
Montour County
- 17815
- 17820
- 17821
- 17822
- 17824
- 17847
Northumberland County
- 17801
- 17821
- 17823
- 17824
- 17825
- 17828
- 17832
- 17834
- 17836
- 17840
- 17847
- 17850
- 17851
- 17857
- 17860
- 17865
- 17866
- 17867
- 17868
- 17872
- 17877
- 17881
Lewistown
106 Derry Heights Blvd., Lewistown, PA 17044
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Serving all of Juniata, Mifflin and Snyder Counties
Wilkes-Barre
592 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Serving all of Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties
Minersville
2 Lewis St., Minersville, PA 17954
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Serving all of Schuylkill County
Designating an appointed representative
An appointed representative is someone appointed by you, or authorized by the state or other applicable law, to act on your behalf in the grievance or appeals process in connection with your claim or asserted right under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act ("the Act") and related provisions of Title XI of the Act. The person you name to be your appointed representative can be a relative, friend, advocate or doctor.
Participant rights, compliance, grievance and appeal forms
Learn about participant rights, complaints, appeals and grievances:
- View the LIFE Geisinger participant rights
- View the LIFE Geisinger participant rights (en Español)
- View the LIFE Geisinger appeal procedure
- View the LIFE Geisinger grievance procedure
- View the ADA complaint procedure
- View the ADA complaint form
- View the Title VI complaint procedure
- View the Title VI complaint form
Recursos
Oficina de Asistencia del Condado
Estas oficinas brindan asistencia y servicios a las personas necesitadas. Conéctese con un asistente social.
Pending CMS/SAA approval
Última fecha de actualización: 03/04/2026