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bbystrwbrry OP t1_j1rv00i wrote

Reply to comment by PinsAndBeetles in Question about medical insurance in PA as a new resident by bbystrwbrry

Thank you! This is what I was hoping to hear.

Edit: can I apply directly through Medicaid or should I continue to go through Pennie? There doesn’t seem to be an option to supply a personal statement

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discogeek t1_j1s73ok wrote

Just a quick warning... usually *everyone* gets rejected the first time around. This is mostly by design, just follow up with the appeal. Seems some in Harrisburg would rather see who has the need to apply and appeal instead of apply and give up.

If you get turned down the first time don't fret, just do the next step. If you need help, contact your state or local rep, both can help (it's a state program administered by the counties).

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PinsAndBeetles t1_j1rwhyx wrote

You can apply at your local assistance office or on COMPASS. The COMPASS app is free and you can take a photo of your income statement and upload it with your application.

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__sweetpea__ t1_j1uai79 wrote

If you apply on pennie and you list you have no income it will be transferred to your local county assistance office anyway. It’s a quicker process to apply directly on compass.

Anyone who applies on Pennie, if the data you enter falls in line with being eligible for Medicaid your application is transferred to the CAO. If you misrepresent your income the CAO sends it back to Pennie. Is a viscous cycle so just be 100% honest on your application. And for others reading this (since you have no income) that means gross income, not net.

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