PA Medicaid (Medical Assistance) + CHIP

Administered by PA Department of Human Services · compass.state.pa.us

Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid covering adults up to 138% FPL. PA also has strong CHIP coverage for children up to 317% FPL — one of the highest income limits in the nation.

Eligibility requirements

✓PA resident
✓Medicaid: adults 19–64, income ≤138% FPL
✓CHIP: children under 19, income ≤317% FPL

Insider tip

PA's CHIP income limit of 317% FPL is extraordinarily high — a family of 4 earning $95,000+ may still qualify for their children. Check COMPASS before assuming your family earns too much.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at compass.state.pa.us →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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