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PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258 The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services. For assistance, call the PHLP Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 or 1-866-236-6310 TTY or e-mail the PHLP at staff@phlp.org. Information from the PHLP is also available online at www.phlp.org.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
Apply for Social Services from Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
PA Residents can apply for a variety of programs, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this site
By: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS)
PA Health Insurance Eligibility QuickScreen
(Separate Website)
This is a screening tool that the PA Health Law Project has designed, based upon the State's eligibility rules, to help you to figure out if you may be eligible for free or low-cost health care coverage. It is not an official determination of eligibility nor an application for coverage.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
GovBenefits.gov
(Separate Website)
GovBenefits.gov is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits.gov, a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations
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Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Medical Assistance for Children with Disabilities [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Informational guide to applying for MA coverage for a child who is disabled.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Medical Assistance: Free Health Coverage Through The Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program
(Separate Website)
Information on the PA Medical Assistance Program
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
PA Health Law Project's Medical Assistance Manual [PDF]
(Separate Website)
A guide for determining your eligibility for free health coverage under the PA Medical Assistance (MA) Program
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
What if my Medical Providers Speak Only English?
(Separate Website)
Information about your right to be able to communicate with your health care provider
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
How to Obtain Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Services in Southwestern Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
A listing of in county-specific resources for treatment in Southwestern Pennsylvania
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
CHIP - Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Programs
(Separate Website)
CHIP Program website. CHIP is Pennsylvania's program to provide quality health insurance for children of working families who otherwise could not afford it.
By: Pennsylvania Insurance Department
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