COMPASS is a single access point to apply for the following:
Health Care Coverage
Medical Assistance
Medicaid for Former Foster Care Youth
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Pennsylvania's Health Insurance Marketplace (Pennie)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Cash Assistance
Long Term Living Services - Home and Community Based
Long Term Living Services - Nursing Home and Related Facilities
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Free or Reduced Price School Meals
Child Care Works
COMPASS Helpline: 1-800-692-7462
Children's Health Insurance Program — or CHIP — is Pennsylvania's program to provide health coverage to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Regardless of the reasons your children might not have health insurance, CHIP may be able to help you.
CHIP Helpline: 1-800-986-KIDS (1-800-986-5437)
UPMC Children's Spanish Clinic: Salud Para Ninos (Health for the Children) 412-692-6000 opción 8(en horario de oficina).