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PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258 The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services. For assistance, call the PHLP Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 or 1-866-236-6310 TTY or e-mail the PHLP at staff@phlp.org. Information from the PHLP is also available online at www.phlp.org.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
PA Health Insurance Eligibility QuickScreen
(Separate Website)
This is a screening tool that the PA Health Law Project has designed, based upon the State's eligibility rules, to help you to figure out if you may be eligible for free or low-cost health care coverage. It is not an official determination of eligibility nor an application for coverage.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Appealing a Coverage Decision Made by your Medical Assistance Plan
(Separate Website)
Information on the appealing decisions regarding managed care under PA Medical Assistance.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
FOR IMMIGRANTS: What should I do if I need to see a doctor?
(Separate Website)
Information for immigrants needing health care.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
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Spanish / Español
Pennsylvania Department of Health Managed Care Information
(Separate Website)
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Managed Health Care
By: Pennsylvania Department of Health
What To Do If You Have a Problem With Your Managed Care Plan: Your Rights Under Act 68 [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information explaining what to do if you have problems with your managed care plan.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Pennsylvania Managed Care Member Appeal Guide [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information on your options if if you are not happy with your managed care plan.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Spanish / Español
Pennsylvania Health Care Facilities Search
(Separate Website)
Search aid to help you locate health facilities in Pennsylvania.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Health
HealthCare.gov
(Separate Website)
HealthCare.gov is a federal government Website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services providing information on health care options that are available.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Temporary High Risk Pool Program
(Separate Website)
Information on a high risk pool program included in the historic new health reform law to help provide affordable health insurance coverage to people who are uninsured because of pre-existing conditions.
By: HealthCare.gov
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