To be eligible for Pennsylvania Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Pennsylvania, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $19,392 |
2 | $26,228 |
3 | $33,064 |
4 | $39,900 |
5 | $46,737 |
6 | $53,573 |
7 | $60,409 |
8 | $67,245 |
To apply online, please visit the COMPASS online application portal.
For additional application information, visit the Health Care/ Medical Assistance page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.
You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.
To learn more about the program, please visit the Medicaid and CHIP page.
For additional details, please visit the Medicaid & CHIP Policies page and select your state.