Please see the following website for more information: https://www.chesco.org/619/InfantToddlers

https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/home/#/

Flyer that shares how to create a My COMPASS Account, contact information, and an overview of the process/categories of questions asked on the application.

Art-Reach is a non-profit organization that creates connections between the disability community and the cultural arts. Through advocacy, trainings, consulting, community partnerships, and programming, Art-Reach strives to build access and equity in the Greater Philadelphia area.

PA Enrollment Services is here to help you choose the best health plans and doctors for you and your family. This provides information about how to pick your managed care plan when eligible for medical assistance and how you can change to a plan that works best for your child and family.

Call PA Enrollment Services. We can help!

Toll-free number: 1-800-440-3989
TTY: 1-800-618-4225
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Your child may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if your child has a disability and your household meets the financial criteria. Please go to the following https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-child-ussi.htm or call 1-888-306-3216 for more information.

PHLP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit legal services organization that represents Pennsylvanians who need help getting or keeping Medicaid (also known as Medical Assistance or MA). 

This website is a great resource for families enrolled in infant/toddler early intervention to learn more about medical assistance, eligibility, guides for children with special needs, and advocacy assistance.

Provided by the Pennsylvania Health Law Project

http://www.phlp.org/

For DHS programs (such as Medical Assistance, Cash Assistance, SNAP, LIHEAP, and Long-Term Living Services): Report changes online through your My COMPASS Account or call the Statewide Customer Service Center toll free number at 877-395-8930, in Philadelphia call 215-560-7226.

This additionally shares a review of the types of questions that will be asked when a family applies for medical assistance.

Overview

HIPP is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).

Through HIPP, the state purchases cost-effective, employer-sponsored health insurance for Medicaid recipients.

Participating in HIPP gives Medicaid recipients more options when it comes to choosing a healthcare provider since some providers do not accept Medicaid payments but do accept private insurance. In addition, if a family is already paying for their benefits through their employers, enrolling in HIPP would mean that they get those benefits reimbursed to them.

Eligibility

Medicaid recipients who are eligible for medical insurance through employment can be referred to HIPP either by calling the HIPP regional office or through their local county assistance office (CAO).

A HIPP team member will conduct a review of the medical insurance that is available through the employer.

If the employer's health insurance is determined to be cost effective, you are required to participate in HIPP as a condition of continued eligibility for Medicaid.

You will still be enrolled in Medicaid, but the employer insurance is used as the primary medical insurance.

For questions or information about HIPP for families in Chester County, contact

Clarks Summit Regional Office

1451 Hillside Drive - Newton Hall
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
1-888-819-9206

COMPASS users have the option to scan or attach and submit verification documents both during the initial application submission, and as needed for an ongoing case.

Submitting Verification Documents for your Application

From the Home tab in your My COMPASS Account, select your application and click the STATUS & VERIFICATION button. From there, click the ATTACH or SCAN button. You may be prompted to adjust your browser or control settings before you can use the scan function. To submit one or more verification documents, you must complete the following steps:

To Scan Documents using a scanner:

1. Click ‘Select A Scanner’ a. In the resulting pop-up window, select your scanner

2. Repeat the following steps for each document you wish to scan: a. Verify that the pre-populated e-Form# is correct

b. Select your scanner from the list

c. Click ‘Add’ and select the document from the Document Category Dropdown list

d. Scan the document by selecting ‘Add’

o To Scan a document, place the document in the scanner and click ‘Scan Flat’ to scan in simplex mode or ‘Scan Feeder’ to scan in duplex mode

e. Each page/image captured by the scanner or imported will be added as a page in the middle thumbnail panel

f. Rotate/Delete the document, as needed

3. Click ‘I am Finished’ to upload the document(s)

NOTE: You must click on ‘I am Finished’ to send all documents to the County Assistance Office (CAO).

4. You will be directed to a Scan Confirmation page once documents have been successfully submitted. To scan or upload additional documents, click ‘Attach A File’ or ‘Scan Documents’.

To Upload images using the ‘Attach a File’ button:

1. Select the ‘ATTACH’ button

2. Make sure the e-form # is correct

3. Click ‘Add’ a. In the resulting pop-up window, select the document from the Document Category Dropdown list

4. Select ‘Add’ and choose the correct file

5. Place a check next to the file and select ‘I Am Finished’ to upload the document(s)

NOTE: If you choose to scan documents, you will still have the option to attach a file from the Confirmation Page and vice versa.

Applying for public assistance can be a long and challenging process. Our experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) staff team help individuals and families confirm eligibility and complete a new or renewal application for public benefits, including:

• Medicaid / Medical Assistance (MA): State and federal program that provides health coverage for income eligible individuals.

• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Health insurance for children in families who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance for services like doctor visits, immunizations, or hospital care.

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as food stamps. SNAP provides financial assistance for income eligible individuals to purchase food.

• Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC): Food assistance, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support for income eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals. 

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Also reffered to as Cash Assistance. Financial assistance for income eligible individuals to obtain basic needs items including food, shelter, and utilities.

• Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA): Short term financial assistance for income eligible individuals facing unexpected medical expenses or emergency repairs. EMA aims to prevent homelessness and provide relief during urgent situations.

Maternal and Child Health Consortium

Glenloch One

1475 Phoenixville Pike

Suite 12

West Chester, PA 19380

Hours

8:30 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday

Contact

610-344-5370

mchc@ccmchc.org