Free or Low Cost Health and Dental Options
Medical Assistance (MA)
Medical Assistance (MA), also known as Medicaid, pays for health care services for eligible individuals.
MA provides services for Physical Health as well as Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services Options
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Health Insurance Marketplace
Uninsured individuals can contact the Health Insurance Marketplace to sign up for discounted health insurance.
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The Pennsylvania Health Law Project
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project works to help you overcome barriers to accessing healthcare coverage and services. If you are facing difficult challenges to getting health insurance or healthcare The Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) can help you.
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION
Older Adults
PACE/PACENET
Pennsylvania’s Prescription Assistance Program (PACE/PACENET) for older adults, PACE and PACENET, offer low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, age 65 and older.
PA MEDI
PA MEDI is Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging partners with other agencies to offer you FREE, completely confidential, expert health insurance counseling to answer your questions and address your concerns.
For more information call 412-661-1438 or send an email.
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION
Veterans
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides medical care for military veterans at two locations in the Pittsburgh area through the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Ample parking spaces or valet parking are available at both locations.
Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive (Oakland)
University Drive C
Pittsburgh, PA 15240
Main phone: 866-482-7488
Mental health care: 412-360-6600
Directions (Google Maps)
H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Aspinwall)
1010 Delafield Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1005
Main phone: 412-360-6000
Mental health care: 412-360-6600
Directions (Google Maps)
Allegheny County Veteran Services
ACVS can review discharge and service records to assist in determining healthcare eligibility through the Department of Veterans Affairs. If found to be eligible, this office can assist in completing the appropriate paperwork to obtain such benefit(s).
Phone: 412-621-4357
TRICARE
TRICARE is the primary medical insurance provider for service members and retirees. National Guard and Reservists may have options to purchase into the TRICARE network.
Pittsburgh Vet Center
The Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families. Services include counseling for needs such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST).
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line is a call center for veterans experiencing any level of crisis. The representatives are trained and educated in veteran matters and provide confidential support that allows the veteran to dictate what information they share.
Phone: Dial 988 then Press 1
Text: 838255