Children's Health Care

Legal Information

 
This section of PALawHelp.org has information
and resources about Children's Health Care
issues in Pennsylvania.

• COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  Pennsylvania 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 Content Detail

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS)

• 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. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• PA Health Law Project's Medical Assistance Manual [PDF]

  A guide for determining your eligibility for free health coverage under the PA Medical Assistance (MA) Program Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  Information on the Pennsylvania Children's Health Insurance Program Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• GovBenefits.gov

  GovBenefits.gov is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive. Content Detail

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  GovBenefits.gov, a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations

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  Spanish / Español

• Health Care for CHILDREN

  Information on several free and low cost health insurance or health coverage options for children in Pennsylvania. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• PA Health Insurance Eligibility QuickScreen

  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. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Pennsylvania Offers Health Coverage to Low-Income Families.

  This pamphlet provides information on the Medicaid program, which offers free or low-cost health insurance to children, pregnant women, people 65 and older, and people with disabilities or chronic health problems; and about the CHIP program, which offers coverage to children under age 19 either free or at a low cost. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Should I Apply for Medicaid or CHIP?

  This chart and accompanying information is intended to help individuals and parents understand Medicaid and CHIP application paths. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Accessing Behavioral Health Services for your Child: The Interagency Service Planning Team (ISPT) Meeting

  Information on ISPT Meetings and how to proepare for one. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Advocating for Behavioral Health Services for your Child

  Tips on how to be a good advocate for in securing Behavorial Health Services for your child. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• How to Obtain Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Services in Pennsylvania

  Booklet explaining how to obtain services under various programs in Pennsylvania. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Reporting Parental Income for Medical Assistance for Children with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions

  Information on reporting requirements of parents caring for children with disabilities. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Standards for Disability for a Child with Mental Illness or Bio-Neurological Disorder

  Information on the disablitiy standards that must be met by a child to qualify for medical assistance. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• CHIP - Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Programs

  CHIP Program website. CHIP is Pennsylvania's program to provide quality health insurance for children of working families who otherwise could not afford it. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Insurance Department