How Can Someone Apply or Reapply for Medicaid?

Online via COMPASS: compass.state.pa.us

In Person: Visit your local County Assistance Office

Phone: 1-866-550-4355 for the Department of Human Services Customer Service Center for Health Care Coverage

You may experience wait times when making calls or visiting your County Assistance Office. Remember, access to dependable, quality health care is worth the wait.

Mail: Download application form PA 600 HC and mail it to your local County Assistance Office.

It is very important that you keep your contact information up to date.

Any additional question, please contact Community Care Customer Service 24/7 365 days a year at 1-833-822-3010.

Additional Resources

Public assistance programs are changing. Make sure that you’re aware of the tools available to help connect people to support they need.

• PA COMPASS is an online system where people can apply for, renew, and manage benefits like SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance. This helps make sure that information is up-to-date by using the PA COMPASS site or mobile apps.

• My Benefits Status Tracker will show applicants and clients the current status of their public benefits application in real-time.

• SNAP Work Requirement Screening Tool Users shows SNAP work requirements.

• The Human Services Helpers program sends alerts about the latest changes to public assistance programs and provides communications toolkits for providers.

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