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Ready to Apply for Medicaid?

To apply for UPMC for You, you must qualify for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) through the state of Pennsylvania. The Department of Human Services (DHS) will determine whether you qualify for Medicaid and what benefits you and/or your family members will receive.

Need to apply for Medicaid (Medical Assistance)? You have options!

Use COMPASS or your County Assistance Office:

  1. Online: You can use the COMPASS website to apply for Medicaid and many other services that can help you.
  2. By phone: You can call the Consumer Service Center at 1-866-550-4355 to apply for health care coverage.
  3. In person: You can contact your local County Assistance Office (CAO).
  4. On paper: You can download and complete an application, then send it to your local CAO. If you need help completing the application, a CAO staff member can help you.

 

How to choose UPMC for You as your Medicaid managed care organization (MCO)

There are several ways to do it:

  1. Online: Visit enrollnow.net/enroll to enroll.

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  2. By app: Download the PA Enrollment Services app.
  3. By phone: Call PA Enrollment Services at 1-800-440-3989 to enroll in UPMC for You. TTY users should call 1-800-618-4225. Help is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Customer service is offered in multiple languages.
  4. By mail: If you are eligible, you will be mailed an enrollment form. Fill out the form by the date listed and mail it to the address below.


    PA Enrollment Services
    PO Box 61077
    Harrisburg, PA 17106

Questions about UPMC for You?

If you have questions about benefits or how to enroll, please call the UPMC for You Health Care Concierge team at 1-800-286-4242. TTY users should call 711. Help is available at these days and times:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Learn more about the value of UPMC for You.

For more information about UPMC Health Plan’s top-rated service, quality, and network providers, please visit upmchealthplan.com/best.

Your managed care plan may not cover all your health care expenses. Read your member handbook carefully to determine which health care services are covered.