As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.
For questions about:
Individual health insurance
Fully insured group health plan
Contact:
Pennsylvania Department of Insurance Regional Consumer Office
(877) 881-6388
http://www.insurance.state.pa.us/
For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor,
Division of Technical Assistance and Inquiries, Washington, D.C.
(202) 219-8776
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications:
(866) 444-EBSA (3272)
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/
For questions about:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Contact:
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
(800) 544-6679
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Blue Shield
(800) 829-8599
Capital Blue Cross and Blue Shield
(800) 958-5558
Independence Blue Cross and Blue Shield
(800) 555-7514
For questions about:
Medicaid
Contact:
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
(800) 692-7462
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare,
Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP)
(717) 787-1870
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/omap
For questions about:
Pennsylvania Children’s Health Insurance Program (PaCHIP)
Contact:
Pennsylvania Department of Insurance
(717) 783-1437 or (800) 986-KIDS
http://chipcoverspakids.com/
For questions about:
AdultBasic Health Insurance Program
Contact:
Pennsylvania Department of Insurance
1-800-GO-BASIC
http://www.ins.state.pa.us/ins/cwp/view.asp?a=1278&q=527068
For questions about:
The Healthy Woman Project
Contact:
Pennsylvania Department of Health
1-877-PA-HEALTH.
http://www.PAHealthyWoman.com/
For questions about:
The Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
1-866-628-HCTC
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0..id-187948.00.html
