The Data Speaks for Itself
- 400,000+: The number of Pennsylvanians who rely on in-home care services, a number expected to increase as the state’s population ages
- 300,000: Jobs supported by Pennsylvania’s home care industry
- $25.6 Billion: The annual economic contribution of Pennsylvania’s home care industry generates $4.5 billion in tax revenue
Personal Assistance Services
- 112,500+: The number of home care shifts that go unfilled monthly in Pennsylvania, primarily due to workforce shortages driven by low reimbursement rates
- $20.63: The average hourly reimbursement rate for in-home caregivers in Pennsylvania, which is significantly lower than the rates in neighboring states, such as Ohio ($28.96/hour) and West Virginia ($25.44/hour)
- 23%: The OLTL HCBS Rate Study’s recommended increase for Personal Assistance Services reimbursement rates to meet market benchmarks and cover the true cost of care delivery
Pediatric & Adult Shift Nursing Services
- 27%: Approved nursing hours go unfilled largely due to a lack of staff
- $50: The average nursing rate in Pennsylvania while other comparable states are between $55 – $70/hour
- $59: The recommended nursing rate to increase workforce capacity and enhance access to care, as indicated in the 2024 Menges Group Study
- 70: Transitioning 70 patients from hospital to home care would generate enough annual savings to nearly cover the cost of a rate increase to $59/hour
