As stated in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Service’s website:
How to Apply for Medical Assistance
There are a couple of different ways to apply for Medical Assistance, please choose the option that suits you. If you do not know if you are eligible, you may still apply.
- You can apply for or renew your Medical Assistance benefits online by using COMPASS. COMPASS is the name of the website where you can apply for Medical Assistance and many other services that can help you make ends meet.
- You can apply by telephone for Health Care Coverage by calling the Consumer Service Center for Health Care Coverage at 1-866-550-4355.
- You can also apply for Medical Assistance by contacting your local county assistance office.
- Or, you can download an application form to send to your county assistance office. If you need help completing the application form, a county assistance office staff member can help you.
Philadelphia | Philadelphia County Assistance Office Headquarters 801 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-7226 LIHEAP: 215-560-1583 FAX: 215-560-3214 |
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 1348 W. Sedgley Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19132-2498OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
LIHEAP Phone: 215-560-1583 LIHEAP Fax: 215-560-2260 |
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Boulevard District 4109 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124-4508OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-6500 FAX: 215-560-2087 |
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Chelten District 301 East Chelten Avenue, 1st Flr. Philadelphia, PA 19144-5751OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-5200 FAX: 215-560-5251 |
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Delancey District 5740 Market Street 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19139-3204OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-3700 FAX: 215-560-2907 |
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Elmwood District 5740 Market Street 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19139-3204OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-3800 FAX: 215-560-2065 |
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Glendale District 5201 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141-9943OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-4600 FAX: 215-456-5103 |
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Liberty District 219 East Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125-1099OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-4000 FAX: 215-560-4065 |
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Long Term and Independent Services District 5070 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-5500 FAX: 215-560-1495 |
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Ridge/Tioga District 1350 West Sedgley Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19132-2498OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-4900 FAX: 215-560-4938 |
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Somerset District 2701 N. Broad Street, 2nd Flr. Philadelphia, PA 19132-2743OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-5400 FAX: 215-560-5403 |
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South District 1163 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-4400 FAX: 215-218-4650 |
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Unity District 4111 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-6400 FAX: 215-560-2067 |
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West District 5070 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131-4747OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM to 5 PM |
Phone: 215-560-6100 FAX: 215-560-2053 |