Medical Assistance For Children in Pennsylvania (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 https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome

Apply by Telephone

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

1-866-550-4355

Apply In-Person

Your local county assistance office (CAO) has professionals who will help you apply.

Find You County Assistance Office 

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/contact/cao-information.html

Apply by Mail

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

Pick your preferred language and print it off. Find it towards the bottom of the page.

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/programs-services/apply-for-benefits.html