Medicaid, called Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania, is free health coverage for people under an income line; CHIP covers children in families above it. Apply on COMPASS or at the County Assistance Office, or sit down with an assister at the health center.
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Countywide
CHIP, the Children's Health Insurance Program run by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, gives health coverage to children and teens who have no insurance. Many kids receive CHIP for free…
From Berks County Assistance Office
Countywide
Pennie, Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace, connects you with certified assisters who help you apply for health coverage for free. You can get support in person, by phone, or…
From Pennie
Reading
Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance, pays for health care services for eligible individuals, and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services takes applications online, in person at the Berks…
From Berks County Assistance Office
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