Funding

We are very thankful to our local government for their support! Each year our Chester County commissioners: Michelle Kichline, Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz provide Meals on Wheels of Chester County with a contract to help us cover our expenses. This funding covers approximately 30% of our administrative budget.

The rest of the funding comes from foundations, grants and generous individuals around the county.

Our Chester County Department of Aging (CCDAS) provides many services and information for residents age 60 and over including Apprise Medicare Counseling, Domiciliary Care, Family Caregiver Support, PACE, Ombudsman Program, Waiver Programs, Protective Services, and more. 

Visit their website to access links to other information regarding Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, Adult Vaccines, Community Resources, Events, etc.

Our government contracts come from two sources.   The first is from our CC Department of Aging as explained above.  The second government funding comes from the state waiver program.  Recently, the state of Pennsylvania selected 3 managed care organizations (MCO):  Keystone First, PA Health and Wellness, and UPMC to aid Medicaid consumers with their health care, nursing home care, or in-home services (like Meals on Wheels).  The consumer selects one of the 3 MCOs.  They also can change their MCO at any time.

If your case manager has determined you qualify for waiver and you require Meals on Wheels, the MCO you selected will pay for your meals.  For you, as a waiver consumer, your meals are free.  For us, it means your insurance will reimburse us for the cost of your meals.