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- Food4 programs
- Health care4 programs
- Housing2 programs
- Utilities2 programs
- Child care1 program
- Cash help2 programs
- Work2 programs
- Disability2 programs
- Older adults1 program
- Veterans1 program
- Taxes1 program
- School and college2 programs
- IDs and records3 programs
- Safety1 program
Checked on October 8, 2026
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- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by Pennsylvania agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
COMPASS
For food benefits, cash help for families, Medicaid, children's health coverage, help with heating bills, help paying for child care, school meals, summer food money for kids, child support, and rent help.
compass.dhs.pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
myCOMPASS PA
For food benefits, cash help for families, Medicaid, children's health coverage, help with heating bills, and help paying for child care.
pa.gov
Pennie
Pennie
For health insurance plans.
pennie.com
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Benefits System
For unemployment.
benefits.uc.pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Pennsylvania Child Support Website
For child support.
humanservices.state.pa.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in Pennsylvania, and how to reach them.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Runs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Medical Assistance
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Child Care Works
- SUN Bucks
- Homeless Assistance Program
- Child Support Services
- Intellectual Disability and Autism Services
- Behavioral Health Services
- Weatherization Assistance Program
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Driver and Vehicle Services
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Office of Victim Services
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Runs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Medical Assistance
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Child Care Works
- SUN Bucks
- Homeless Assistance Program
- Child Support Services
- Intellectual Disability and Autism Services
- Behavioral Health Services
- Weatherization Assistance Program
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Pennie
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Driver and Vehicle Services
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Office of Victim Services
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Good to know
Pennsylvania's official pages identify Medical Assistance as the state's Medicaid name and use Pennie as its ACA marketplace. The search did not confirm a current statewide general assistance cash program or paid family and medical leave program, so neither is listed. State weatherization, housing, and some local services may be delivered by county or community providers; application routes vary by locality. PA 211 is operated by United Way of Pennsylvania.
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