Apply for Benefits | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Apply for Benefits | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services
​Apply for Benefits
Below are different ways to apply for or renew your benefits.
If you're not sure what benefits DHS offers, you can
search DHS' programs and services
to find the assistance you need.
Online
Use the COMPASS website. You can see if you qualify, apply for, or renew benefits at the click of a button.
Apply Online Using COMPASS
Have questions? View the COMPASS flyer.
In-Person
Your local county assistance office can help answer any questions and assist you in person.
Find Your County Assistance Office
Phone
You can apply for Medical Assistance over the phone by calling:
1-866-550-4355
Call 1-866-550-4355
Apply for LTC and HCBS by Phone
Starting June 16, 2025,
the Consumer Service Center will begin taking long-term care (LTC) and home and community-based services (HCBS) applications over the phone. Call 1-866-550-4355 to apply today.
Call to Apply for LTC & HCBS Services
Paper Application
Download the appropriate paper application from the list below and mail it to your
local county assistance office
.
Pennsylvania Application for Benefits
(Cash Assistance, Health Care, SNAP, State Blind Pension Program, etc.)
English
Spanish
Arabic
Cambodian
Chinese
French
Haitian Creole
Portuguese
Russian
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
Health Care Coverage Application
English
Spanish
SNAP Application
English
Spanish
Cambodian
Chinese
Russian
Vietnamese
SNAP (Simple Application) for Seniors and People with Disabilities
English
Spanish
Breast Cancer Prevention & Treatment Program Application
English
Spanish
Renewal
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Application
English
Spanish
Benefits Review
English
Spanish
Arabic
Cambodian
Chinese
Haitian Creole
Russian
Vietnamese
Medical Assistance Financial Eligibility Application for Long-Term Care, Supports, and Services
English
Spanish