COMPASS is a site run by the state of PA that allows individuals and community based organizations access to screen for, apply for, and renew a broad range of social programs.
COMPASS serves as a single access point for application and renewal of:
- Health Care Coverage
- Medical Assistance
- Medical Assistance for Worker’s with Disabilities
- Medical Savings Program for Payment of Medical Assistance Premiums
- Children’s Health Insurance Program
- adultBasic
- Food Stamp Benefits
- Cash Assistance
- Long Term Care
- Home and Community Based Services for individuals with mental retardation
- Consolidated Waiver for Individuals with Mental Retardation
- Person/Family-Directed Support Waiver for Individuals with Mental Retardation
- Mental Retardation Services (non-MA)
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Seasonal availability)
- Free or Reduced
- SelectPlan for Women (Family Planning Services)
- Child Care Works
COMPASS also provides screening for the programs mentioned above, all home and community-based services, and the school lunch and breakfast program. Screening allows a user to provide basic information to determine if they are potentially eligible for a health and human service.
For additional information, visit the website, or call the HELPLINE at 1-800-692-7462, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM, Monday - Friday.
If you are hearing impaired, call TTY/TTD at 1-800-451-5886.
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