Dial “911”
Emergency help from police, fire, ambulance, and search and rescue.
Dial “211”
United Way - Crisis and Suicide
(24-hour hotline)
Medicare
Federal health insurance program for people 65 or older and certain disabled people who have contributed to Social Security.
Free Transit or
Shared-ride
Medicaid Requirements for Long-Term Care
Trying to pay for long-term care can be a challenge. Navigating the complex system of eligibility requirements can be frustrating. You can also apply for and renew your benefits from the comfort of your home using COMPASS, an online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs including long-term care. You can also get help by calling the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Helpline at 1-800-692-7462 for assistance with Medicaid eligibility determinations. Before you call, learn more about eligibility requirements here:
The Medical Assistance Transportation Program
The Medical Assistance Transportation Program, also known as MATP, provides transportation to medical appointments for Medical Assistance recipients who do not have transportation available to them. The individual’s county of residence will provide the type of transportation that is the least expensive while still meeting their needs.
Help at Home (OPTIONS)
Help at Home, which is more commonly referred to as the OPTIONS program, provides assistance to Pennsylvania residents, age 60 and older who would like to stay in their homes.
Disability Grants and Funding for Pennsylvania Residents
Disability grants for Pennsylvania residents are provided to help you or your family members afford a wheelchair, scooter, wheelchair lift, stair lift or some other mobility device for yourself or a loved one with limited mobility.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help.
Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP)
Pennsylvania's Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) provides specialized equipment, FREE, to eligible Pennsylvanians who have disabilities that impede them from having independent access to telephone services.
Veteran’s Aid & Attendance and Housebound Benefits
Disability Rights Network
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) is a statewide, non–profit corporation designated as the federally–mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of adults and children with disabilities.
PA Health Law Project
PHLP offers free legal advice to low-income people with insurance problems. We also help people who don't have health insurance.
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Provides veterans disability claim representation.
PACE and PACENET
Pennsylvania’s prescription assistance programs for older adults, PACE and PACENET, offer low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, aged 65 and older.
Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT)
Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) strives to enhance the lives of all Pennsylvanians with disabilities, older Pennsylvanians, and their families, through access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services, which allow for choice, control and independence at home, work, school, play, and in their neighborhoods.
Long-Term Living Helpline
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) available to individuals with health and social needs, including and not limited to physical disabilities, mental disabilities, brain injuries, cognitive impairments, mental concerns, individuals who are aging, and more. The three OLTL programs are Community HealthChoices (CHC), OBRA Waiver, and Act 150 Program.
1(800) 753-8827