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  • WHAT WE OFFER
      • Health Care

      • HealthChoices, Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance program, provides you and your family with many health care options.

      • Learn More about Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance expansion plan

      • Medical Assistance
      • Medicaid For Former Foster Care Youth
      • CHIP
      • Pennsylvania's Health Insurance Marketplace (Pennie)
      • Food & Nutrition

      • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the School Meals program help you and your family buy food and receive nutritious free or reduced-price school meals.



      • SNAP
      • School Meals
      • Employment and Training Services
      • Home and Community Based Service Referrals

      • Home and Community Based Services provide services beyond those covered by Medical Assistance that enable an individual to remain in a community setting. The following services are not available to be applied for on COMPASS, but you can submit a referral to express your interest in the service. Go to Do I Qualify? to submit your referral today.



      • Early Intervention Services
      • Intellectual Disability Services
      • Adult Autism Services
      • Other Benefits


      • Cash Assistance
      • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
      • Child Care Works
      • Long Term Living Services - Home and Community Based
      • Long Term Living Services - Nursing Home and Related Facilities
      • Emergency Rental Assistance Program
      • 2021-2022 Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer

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      • Using COMPASS


      • COMPASS Web-Based Tutorial
      • COMPASS Quick Reference Guide
      • COMPASS Community Partner Web-Based Tutorial
      • COMPASS Community Partner Quick Reference Guide
      • COMPASS Community Partner Online Self-Registration Guide
      • COMPASS Training Guide for Food Service Directors and Staff
      • Early Learning Program and Provider Search Quick Reference Guide
      • Important Links


      • Find Early Learning Programs and Child Care Providers
      • Find Home and Community Based Services Providers
      • 1095-B Tax Form Reprint
      • Check Application Status
      • Free Summer Meals for Children
      • Voter Registration and Information
      • Voter Registration Form
      • Family Safety Information
      • Employment and Training Programs
      • Other Health and Human Service Programs
      • FAQs


      • PLEASE READ Rights and Responsibilities
      • Health Care Coverage
      • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
      • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)
      • Cash Assistance
      • Home and Community Based Services
      • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
      • Child Care Works
      • ERAP FAQ

      • SEE ALL FAQs
      • Site Map


      • Apply Now
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      • 1095-B Tax Form Reprint
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      • HELPLINE
      • 1-800-692-7462
      • Call us between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are hearing impaired, call TTY/TTD at 1-800-451-5886. If you have a question during non-business hours or prefer to use email.

      • Send an Email
      • Have a question about CHIP benefits or eligibility?


      • Please visit the CHIP website at www.chipcoverspakids.com and click on "FAQ" at the top right corner to find answers to most questions.

      • Have a question about the status of your School Meals application or questions about the program?


      • Please contact the school your child attends.

      • More Information


      • If you have other questions or need additional information, please visit the contact page for all up-to-date details.


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      • Community Partners

      • Community Partners are community-based agencies, organizations, coalitions, hospitals, church groups, sponsors of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other groups that wish to help Pennsylvanians submit applications for health and human services.


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      • Service Providers

      • Service Providers and Business Partners are public utilities that provide Lifeline and other program benefits to low-income individuals.


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      • Emergency Rental Assistance Program


      • County Agency Login

      • Individuals & Families

      • My COMPASS Account is a secure, central location for your application and benefit information. With your My COMPASS Account, you can:
        • Apply for benefits
        • Renew your benefits
        • Check the status of your application
        • Upload documentation for your application or case
        • View your benefit information, such as benefit amount and renewal date
        • Report changes to your case, such as a change in income or address
        • Receive e-Notices
        • Manage other aspects of your benefits online

      • Login / Register

Extra SNAP Emergency Allotment (EA) Payments Ending
Due to a change in federal law, extra SNAP Emergency Allotment (EA) payments will end after February 2023. SNAP payments will return to regular amounts as of March 2023. Find out more about SNAP EA pa... Read more

Extra SNAP Emergency Allotment (EA) Payments Ending

Due to a change in federal law, extra SNAP Emergency Allotment (EA) payments will end after February 2023. SNAP payments will return to regular amounts as of March 2023. Find out more about SNAP EA payments at www.dhs.pa.gov/SNAPcares

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繁體中文注意:如果您使用繁體中文,您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-800-692-7462(TTY:1-800-451-5886).
РусскийВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы говорите на русском языке, то вам доступны бесплатные услуги перевода. Звоните 1-800-692-7462 (телетайп: 1-800-451-5886).
Tiếng ViệtCHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-800-692-7462 (TTY: 1-800-451-5886).
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ខ្មែរប្រយ័ត្ន៖ បើសិនជាអ្នកនិយាយ ភាសាខ្មែរ, សេវាជំនួយផ្នែកភាសា ដោយមិនគិតឈ្នួល គឺអាចមានសំរាប់បំរើអ្នក។ ចូរ ទូរស័ 1-800-692-7462 (TDD: 1-800-451-5886) ។
한국어주의: 한국어를 사용하시는 경우, 언어 지원 서비스를 무료로 이용하실 수 있습니다. 1-800-692-7462 (TTY: 1-800-451-5886) 번으로 전화해 주십시오.
Kreyòl AyisyenATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 1-800-692-7462 (TDD: 1-800-451-5886).
ગુજરાતીસુચના: જો તમે ગુજરાતી બોલતા હો, તો નિ:શુલ્ક ભાષા સહાય સેવાઓ તમારા માટે ઉપલબ્ધ છે. ફોન કરો 1-800-692-7462 (TTY: 1-800-451-5886).
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PortuguêsATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 1-800-692-7462 (TDD: 1-800-451-5886).
FrançaisATTENTION : Si vous parlez français, des services d'aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le 1-800-692-7462 (ATS: 1-800-451-5886).
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नेपालीध्यान दिनुहोस्: तपार्इंले नेपाली बोल्नुहुन्छ भने तपार्इंको निम्ति भाषा सहायता सेवाहरू निःशुल्क रूपमा उपलब्ध छ । फोन गर्नुहोस् 1-800-692-7462 (टिटिवाइ: 1-800-451-5886).
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