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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Adult Health Care issues in Pennsylvania.
Click on a resource category listed below to see information related to that category.
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]
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.
Disabled Adult Child (DAC) Medical Assistance Benefits
People who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically approved for Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania. Learn about special circumstances that allow people to keep getting Medical Assistance after their SSI benefits end. (2021)
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] (June 2017)
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]
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD) - A Guide to Eligibility
Information from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project about how to qualify for Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (also called “MAWD”), a state health insurance program for individuals who have chronic health problems and are working. (December 2019)
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.