This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Medical Assistance issues in Pennsylvania.
Click on a resource category listed below to see information related to that category.
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government whose mission is to increase citizen access to benefit information, while reducing the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government. It is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive. Use the benefit finder tool or search by category to learn which benefits you and your family may be eligible for and learn how to apply for what you qualify for.
COMPASS
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information, including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, LIHEAP and other social service programs.
2025 Income and Resource Limits for Medicaid and Other Health Programs
Public benefit programs like Medicaid (“Medical Assistance” in Pennsylvania) use the federal poverty income guidelines to determine who qualifies for coverage. The 2025 guidelines were published January 17, 2025. The effective date of the limits listed below varies and may not take effect until March for some of the programs.
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government whose mission is to increase citizen access to benefit information, while reducing the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government. It is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive. Use the benefit finder tool or search by category to learn which benefits you and your family may be eligible for and learn how to apply for what you qualify for.
COMPASS
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information, including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, LIHEAP and other social service programs.
2025 Income and Resource Limits for Medicaid and Other Health Programs
Public benefit programs like Medicaid (“Medical Assistance” in Pennsylvania) use the federal poverty income guidelines to determine who qualifies for coverage. The 2025 guidelines were published January 17, 2025. The effective date of the limits listed below varies and may not take effect until March for some of the programs.
COMPASS
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information, including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, LIHEAP and other social service programs.