An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for definitions, for administration of assistance programs and for regulations for protection of information; in the aged, further providing for Life Program; and making a repeal.

SB 482 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to improve access to home-based and community-based services for older adults. It directly affects older Pennsylvanians seeking long-term care, LIFE program organizations, and older adult daily living centers by requiring the state department to share eligibility information with these providers and clarifying rules for Medicaid managed care enrollment. Key mechanisms include mandating that applicants receive information about LIFE programs and daily living centers after eligibility assessments, preventing Medicaid managed care assignments until after such assessments, and requiring quarterly enrollment reports by county. The bill also adds definitions for "LIFE program" and "older adult daily living center" to streamline service coordination. These changes aim to enhance transparency and access to care options without altering benefit levels or funding.