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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 [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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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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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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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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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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Do I Need a Medical Form to Get Medicaid?
Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid in 2015. Before Medicaid expansion, most lower-income adults who wanted Medicaid had to get forms from their doctors saying that they had health problems. Now, most lower-income adults can get Medicaid without medical forms. Community Legal Services of Philadelphia provides information on this change. 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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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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Understanding MATP: The Medical Assistance Transportation Program
Information about transportation services available through the PA Medical Assistance program. [PDF] Read More
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Understanding MAWD: The Medical Assistance for Workers With Disabilities Program - A Guide for Advocates
Information from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project on the Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Program (MAWD) which is a public health insurance program available to persons with disabilities who are ages 16 to 64 and who work and receive compensation for their work but whose income and resources do not exceed the established limits. [PDF] Content Detail
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Understanding the Medical Assistance Transportation Program
Information about the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP). The program is available to any Medical Assistance consumer who needs help with non-emergency transportation to and from health care services or treatments. 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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