Apply for Medicaid/MAWD/CHIP/adultBasic on the same application:
Call toll-free line at 1-800-986-KIDS Call toll-free number 1-800-GO BASIC Contact toll-free number of CHIP contractor, reference- www.insurance,state.pa.us keyword CHIP or adultBasic Apply online at www.compass.state.pa.us Contact your County Assistance Office under Government in Blue pages or www.dpw.state.pa.us keyword CAO Welfare Hotline 800-692-7462TTY/TTD 800-451-5886MA Customer Service 866-542-3015
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Parents of Children with Special Needs / Chronic Medical Conditions§Are you aware your child may be eligible for medical assistance? ~These benefits are not dependent on parent’s income ~Your child may be eligible even if you have other insurance ~This may pay for services denied by other insurance and copays ~All children born premature or with developmental delays should apply ~Disability qualifications are the same as for SSI ~Contact your County Assistance Office (CAO) ~If you experience any problems: Ask to speak to the Outreach Contact Person foryour county
·Write boldly on application MA onlyChild with a Disability ~Submit a current statement from your doctor explaining about all medical conditions ~Provide this information to both your CAO and the SS office when applying
CARE COORDINATION PROGRAMS:Ask for a Case Manager in Special Needs Unit
·UPMC for You800-286-4242#2#2Director- Tina Salpak
·Gateway 800-642-3550#1#2Director- Mona Jordan Hawkins
·Unison877-844-8844Director- Demetrios Marousis
·Access Plus412-367-3030ext 2326Barbara Stone
·Caring Program:Care Coordination for Children with Special Health Care Needs and Their Families(Highmark CHIP)
866-823-0892412-544-0768Amy Shannon Information, education, referral/Home Visits and care plan Advocacy, will attend school and physicianmeetings as needed
Special Health Care Programs - PA DEPT OF HEALTH call 800-986-4550
This number is for SKN-ask to be connected to the Harrisburg Programs for the following
conditions: (Income Eligibility/Use a participating provider)
Cooley’s AnemiaCystic Fibrosis
Congenital HeartSpina Bifida
Chronic RespiratoryCleft Palate
OrthopedicHemophilia
End Stage Renal DiseaseTraumatic Brain Injury Hearing/Speech/Language Impairments
For Medications-PA Patient Assistance Program Clearinghouse 800-955-0989 (worth a call)