Apply for the State Blind Pension Program | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Apply for the State Blind Pension Program | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Apply for the State Blind Pension program
Overview
If you’re visually impaired and income-eligible, the State Blind Pension program may be able to provide a monthly benefit of up to $100.
Eligibility
Eligibility will be determined by your local
county assistance office
(CAO).
Basic eligibility requirements include but aren't limited to:
Your eyesight in your better eye with corrective lens must not exceed 3/60 or 10/200.
The combined value of your real and personal property may not exceed $7,500.
Your annual net income, including the Blind Pension payment, may not exceed $4,260.
You must be a resident of Pennsylvania.
You must be at least 21 years old.
Apply Now
You can apply for State Blind Pension program by completing an application in person, or by mail. If you need help filling out the application form or need more information about benefits, trained workers at your county assistance office can help you.
Apply in person
Fill out an application, ask questions, and get more information at your local CAO.
Find Your County Assistance Office (CAO)
Apply via mail
Download, complete, and return an application to your local CAO.
Download an Application
Apply Online
Go to the COMPASS website and apply in your county of residence.
Apply at COMPASS
Apply for Additional Benefits
Apply at COMPASS
You can apply for other benefits by
downloading applications from the DHS website
or by going to
COMPASS
, the online application resource for:
Cash assistance
Food Assistance (SNAP)
Child care
Health care coverage
Home heating assistance (LIHEAP)
School meals
SelectPlan for Women
Long-term living services
Related Services
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Medicaid
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)