Children's Health Care
Legal Information
This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Children's Health Care issues in Pennsylvania.
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Accessing Behavioral Health Services for your Child: The Team (ISPT) Meeting
Information from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project on ISPT Meetings and how to prepare for one. [PDF] Content Detail
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Advocating for Behavioral Health Services for your Child
Tips from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project on how to be a good advocate in working to secure Behavioral Health Services for your child. [PDF] Content Detail
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Benefit Publications from the Social Security Administration
Large collection of publications providing information on the various programs such as: disability benefits, appeal process, benefits for people with HIV, how workmans' compensation can affect your disability benefits, children with disabilities, info on receiving your payments, benefits for those who are blind or have low vision, details on ticket to work incentives, info on working while disabled, retirement benefits, government pension offset, medicare, windfall provision, survivors benefits, SSI, SSI for non-citizens, food stamps and other nutrition progams, protecting your on social security numbers, and more. Many publications available in Spanish. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Benefits For Children With Disabilities
This booklet from the Social Security Administration is written primarily for the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood. It illustrates the kinds of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits a child with a disability might be eligible for and explains how SSA evaluates disability claims for children. [PDF] Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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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
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Information from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project on the Pennsylvania Children's Health Insurance Program. Content Detail
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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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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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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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Getting Medical Assistance for a Child (under 18) with a Severe Disability, Behavioral or Autism Spectrum Disorder
Information on whether a child with a severe disability qualifies for Medical Assistance and how to prove it. Content Detail
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Health Care for Children
Information and resources from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project on some free and low cost health insurance or health coverage options for children in Pennsylvania. 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 in Foster Care and When You Age Out
Fact sheet from the Youth Justice Project providing information on the right to health care for children and youths in foster care. [PDF] Content Detail
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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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Insure Kids Now! (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Information from InsureKidsNow.gov, a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on children's health insurance programs offered by states. Content Detail
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