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Pennsylvania and County Government Assistance Programs
COMPASS (PA’s Benefits Portal)
Portal for Medicaid, SNAP, and other state benefits.
Website: https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/home/
Bucks County COMPASS / Benefits Page
Local Bucks County portal for accessing COMPASS benefits.
Website: https://www.buckscounty.gov/1098/COMPASS
Applying for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) – Bucks County
Information and application instructions for Medicaid in Bucks County.
Website: https://www.buckscounty.gov/983/Applying-for-Medical-Assistance
PA Department of Human Services — Waivers (Home & Community-Based Services)
Waiver programs supporting individuals with IDD, autism, or physical disabilities.
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/waivers
PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program
Tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities.
Website: https://www.paable.gov/
PA Department of Labor & Industry — Disability & Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Employment supports, training, and vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities.
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/disability-and-vocational-rehabilitation
Social Security Administration — Disability (SSDI)
Apply for or manage Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/disability
Social Security Administration — Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Program providing financial assistance to individuals with limited income/resources.
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssi
PA DHS — Services for Persons with Disabilities
Resources for individuals with physical or age-related disabilities.
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/aging-physical-disabilities/services-for-persons-with-disabilities.html
PA DHS — Intellectual/Developmental Disability & Autism Services
State services for individuals with IDD and autism, including waiver programs.
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/intellectual-disabilities-autism/intellectual-disabilities-services
PA Link to Aging & Disability Resources
Statewide network helping individuals access local services, benefits, and supports.
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/aging/local-resources/pa-link-to-aging-and-disability-resources.html
