Health Insurance & Coverage

Health insurance can be confusing. Between figuring out what you qualify for, choosing a plan, understanding your benefits, and dealing with renewals or denials, it can be hard to know where to start.

Get Help With Insurance

PA MEDI

Provides easy-to-understand, unbiased help and information for those on Medicare, their families, and caregivers. PA MEDI also provides educational presentations and events for the general public. Find local Medicare programs and events on the Aging Events Calendar. For year-round Medicare assistance call your local PA MEDI program or the toll-free PA MEDI Helpline at 1-800-783-7067 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pennsylvania Health Law Project

PHLP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit legal services organization that represents Pennsylvanians who need help getting or keeping Medicaid (also known as Medical Assistance or MA).   

VNA Community Services — Personal Navigator Program

VNA Community Services helps Montgomery County residents understand and apply for health insurance and other benefits.

Montgomery County Community Connections

Not sure which office or program you need? Montgomery County Community Connections helps residents navigate county, state, and local services. A Community Connections Navicate can listen to what you're looking for and help connect you with the appropriate resources. Services are free to Montgomery County residents regardless of income, and language assistance is available.

Phone: 610-278-3522

Montgomery County Assistance Office

The Montgomery County Assistance Office is the local Pennsylvania Department of Human Services office responsible for programs including Medical Assistance.

Contact the office if you need help with:

  • Applying for Medical Assistance

  • An existing Medical Assistance case

  • Submitting requested documents

  • Renewing your coverage

  • Reporting changes

  • Understanding a notice about your benefits

Location:1931 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610-270-3500

You can also apply for and manage benefits online through COMPASS.


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