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Medical Assistance
Legal Information
This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Medical Assistance issues in Pennsylvania.
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A Guide to Public Benefits
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. provides this guide to some programs that are funded by the government to provide help to individuals and families during times of need. 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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Application for cash assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits [PDF]
This form from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is an Application for Cash Assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits [PDF] Content Detail
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Benefits Available from the Welfare Office for Low Income Persons
A Summary of Benefits available through your County Assistance Office from Neighborhood Legal Services Association. Content Detail
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Benefits Check Up for Seniors (55+)
BenefitsCheckUp is a comprehensive online service from the National Council on the Aging to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also provides a detailed description of the programs, including the local addresses and phone numbers where to apply. Content Detail
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Benefits.gov
Benefits.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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Biling Issues for Consumers with both Medicare and Medical Assistance
A guide to health care billing issues for Dual Eligible Consumers (eligible for both Medical Assistance and Medicare) from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project. [PDF] Content Detail
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
Information on Medical Assistance coverage for woman with Breast or Cervical cancer or certain precancerous conditions. Content Detail
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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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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. Read More
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Dual Eligibility in Pennsylvania: What Happens When I Am Newly Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid?
This manual from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project is for advocates and consumers who have Medicare and are also eligible for or enrolled in a Medicaid program. Medicaid in Pennsylvania is called "Medical Assistance" or "MA." Persons with Medicare and Medicaid are frequently referred to a "dual eligibles" due to their being simultaneously eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. (PDF) Content Detail
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Content Detail
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Estate Recovery Program
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on the Estate Recovery Program that enables the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to recover from the estate of individuals who were 55 years of age or older at the time nursing facility services or home and community-based services were received. Content Detail
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HealthCare.gov
HealthCare.gov is a federal government Website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services where you can get information on health care options that are available and sign up for health care benefits. 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 Medical Assistance providers Content Detail
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