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Medical Assistance
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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Medical Assistance issues in Pennsylvania.
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COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents can apply for a variety of programs offered by the PA Department of Human Services, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this site Content Detail
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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. Read More
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Application for cash assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits
You can apply for cash assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance benefits online with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Paper forms can also be printed from the website. Content Detail
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Many Immigrants Can Get Medical Assistance for Coronavirus Treatment
Information about immigrant eligibility for Medical Assistance and about access to for COVID-19 testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Read More
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Appealing a Coverage Decision Made by your Medical Assistance Plan
Information from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project on the appealing decisions regarding managed care under PA Medical Assistance. [PDF] Content Detail
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Health Care/Medical Assistance
This is the section of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services website with information for people applying for or currently receiving Medical Assistance. Content Detail
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How Is My Medical Assistance Changing?
In March 2015, Pennsylvania welfare offices started sending letters to most adults who have Medical Assistance (MA). The letters tell people how their MA will change in the next weeks and months. This flyer from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia provides some answers to questions that you may have about the letters. [PDF] Content Detail
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Medical Assistance in PA: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about Medical Assistance from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project. Content Detail
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Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual
Intended for health care advocates and the general public, this manual from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project describes eligibility for Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Assistance (or Medicaid) program in plain language. Readers will learn Medicaid coverage “categories” as well as the program’s income and resource counting rules. (PDF) Content Detail
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Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Section of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services website dedicated to the Office of Medical Assistance Programs which administers and oversees the Medical Assistance program in Pennsylvania. Content Detail
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Disabled People May Get Medical Assistance Through Either Healthy Horizons or MAWD
Information from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on two programs that provides medical assistance to disabled workers, including what it takes to qualify for assistance under each of the programs. Content Detail
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How to Appeal a Welfare Decision
Information from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia for public benefit recipients on how to appeal decisions made by the Department of Public Welfare regarding their benefits. Read More
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Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities
Information from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project on the MAWD (Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities) Program which allows qualified persons to purchase Medical Assistance if their income does not exceed 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. [PDF] Content Detail
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How to Appeal a Medical Assistance Denial of Assistive Technology
This manual from Disability Rights Pennsylvania will explain your rights when Medical Assistance, including your Medical Assistance managed health care plan, denies prior authorization or denies a program exception. This includes an approval of something less or different than what your doctor prescribed. [PDF] Content Detail
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How Your Medical Assistance Coverage Will Change When You Get Medicare
Explanation of what happens to your Medical Assistance when you qualify for Medicare from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project. [PDF] Content Detail
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Medicaid Moving Forward
Information from the Kaiser Family Foundation providing an overview of the Medicaid program and its place in the total health care system. Content Detail
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