Welcome to COMPASS - General Information on Health and Human Services


COMPASS is Pennsylvania's fast and easy way to apply online for Health and Human Services. With the click of a button, you can learn about benefits, see if you may qualify, apply for those benefits and re-apply when it's time for renewal.

  • Do I Qualify? lets you find out which Health and Human Services your household may be able to receive.
  • Home and Community Based Services Referrals lets you submit a referral to the appropriate office for Early Intervention, Intellectual Disability or Adult Autism Services.
  • Applying for benefits lets you submit an online application for Health and Human Services offered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Renewing benefits lets you provide the information needed to determine if you are still eligible for benefits.
  • My COMPASS Account (MCA) lets you view a summary of your current benefit details.
  • Provider Search lets you search for providers in your area that fit your needs.

The checkmarks in the table below show which benefits are currently available in COMPASS:

Services Screen Apply Refer Renew MCA Provider Search
Health Care: Medical Assistance Check Check   Check Check  
Health Care: CHIP Check Check   Check Check  
Cash Assistance Check Check   Check Check  
Child Care Works Program Check Check   Check   Check
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Check Check   Check Check  
Energy Assistance: LIHEAP Check Check     Check  
School Meals Check Check        
Long Term Living Services – Home and Community Based   Check   Check Check Check
Long Term Living Services – Nursing Home and Related Facilities   Check   Check Check  
Early Intervention, Intellectual Disability or Adult Autism Services     Check     Check

Click here to learn more about Pennsylvania's related Health and Human Services or Federal benefits.