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    Medicaid / Medical Assistance

    Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance (MA), pays for health care services for eligible individuals.

    Apply for Medicaid (opens in a new tab)
    Renew Your Medicaid (opens in a new tab)

    HealthChoices

    HealthChoices is the name of Pennsylvania's managed care programs for Medicaid / Medical Assistance recipients. Through managed care organizations, eligible individuals receive quality physical and behavioral medical care, as well as long-term supports. To learn more about available services, find information for participants and providers in the sections below:

    medical professional taking blood pressure reading

    ​Physical HealthChoices

    Providing timely access to quality medical care through Pennsylvania's Medicaid program.

    ​Physical HealthChoices
    A group of people in therapy

    Behavioral HealthChoices

    Connecting people who receive Medicaid benefits with mental health and drug/alcohol services.

    Behavioral HealthChoices
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    Community HealthChoices

    Serving more people in communities rather than in facilities by providing necessary supports.

    Community HealthChoices

    HealthChoices Income Requirements
    138% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines

    Household sizeAnnual Income Limits
    1
    		$21,597
    2$29,187
    3$36,777 
    4$44,367
    5$51,957 
    6$59,547 
    7$67,137
    8$74,727 
    Each Addt’l$7,590

    Medicaid information for Providers

    Providers and find detailed information on how to conduct business with the Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) on our Medicaid Assistance for Providers section.

    ​Provider Billing Information

    Use the resources below find information concerning common billing issues: 

    Medicaid for Children with Special Needs (PH95)

    Medicaid for Children with Special Needs (PH95) provides full and free Medical Assistance (MA) coverage to children up to age 18 with disabilities whose parents make too much money to qualify for traditional Medicaid categories.

    Medicaid for Children with Special Needs

    Frequently Asked Questions about Medicaid

    Apply for Medicaid

    You can apply online, in-person, on the phone, or through the mail.

    Apply Online

    Use our quick, easy, and secure COMPASS website.

    Apply Online (opens in a new tab)

    Apply by Telephone

    Call the Consumer Service Center for Health Care Coverage at 1-866-550-4355 

    1-866-550-4355 (opens in a new tab)

    Apply In-Person

    Your local county assistance office (CAO) have professionals that will help you apply.

    Find You County Assistance Office 

    Apply by Mail

    Download, fill out, and print a paper application then send it to your local County Assistance Office.

    Download a form (PDF)