Guides

Benefit guides for Philadelphia

Plain-word walkthroughs of the programs people here use most — who qualifies, what to bring, and exactly how to apply.

Food stamps in Philadelphia How SNAP works in Pennsylvania, the 2026 amounts, the new work rules, and how to apply free on COMPASS. Read the guide → Medical Assistance: who qualifies Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid — adults qualify up to $22,025 a year for one person. The rules, the Philly plans, and how to apply. Read the guide → LIHEAP 2026–27: opens November 2 Cash grants of $200–$1,000 plus Crisis grants — who qualifies, what you get, and how to apply before the money runs out. Read the guide → Help paying PECO, PGW & water bills CAP, CRP, TAP, UESF and LIHEAP — the whole Philadelphia utility stack, in the right order. Read the guide → Rent help in Philadelphia, honestly Section 8 is closed and PHLRentAssist is closed — what is actually open: Eviction Diversion, free lawyers, and emergency help. Read the guide → CHIP: health insurance for kids Free up to 208% of the poverty level, low-cost to 314%, and no upper income limit after that — the three tiers explained. Read the guide →

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