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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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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS)

• 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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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

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  Spanish / Español

• PA Health Insurance Eligibility QuickScreen - PA Health Law Project

  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

• 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

• Adult Basic Coverage (ABC) Program

  Information on the Adult Basic Coverage (ABC) program which will provide health coverage to unemployed Pennsylvanians between the ages of 19 and 64 for a reduced monthly premium. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• 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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  Benefits.gov, a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations

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  Spanish / Español

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program

  The Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment (BCCPT) Program provides full healthcare benefits to women needing treatment for breast or cervical cancer, or a pre-cancerous condition of the breast or cervix to women who qualify for the program. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• 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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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Coverage for Young Adults

  Information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the Affordable Care Act provisions that allow young adults to stay on their parents' health care plan until age 26. Content Detail

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  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• Health Care for Immigrants - A Manual for Advocates

  This manual from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project will provide information about the different pieces of the health care system that can fit together to provide complete care for immigrants. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• 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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  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Hospital Compare - A quality tool provided by Medicare

  This tool from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides you with information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions. This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals provide. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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

  Booklet from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project explaining how to obtain Mental Health Services and Drug & Alcohol Services under various programs in Pennsylvania. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Medicare Drug Plan Finder

  The Medicare Drug Plan Finder from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can help you find and compare Medicare prescription drug plans in your area. Content Detail

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  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• Mental Health Services - DHS

  Information on mental health services available through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services