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Pennie open enrollment — health coverage for 2027 FREE
Sun, Nov 1 to Fri, Jan 15 · Online at pennie.com or 1-844-844-8040
Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace is open. Enroll by December 15 for coverage starting January 1.
Calendar
Free events and benefit deadlines in Philadelphia, week by week. Add any of them to your own calendar with the buttons on each card.
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LIHEAP heating help season FREE
Mon, Nov 2 to Fri, Apr 23 · Online on COMPASS or call 1-866-857-7095
Cash grants of $200–$1,000 for heating bills, plus Crisis grants, for households at or under 150% of the poverty level. Apply free on COMPASS.
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Medicare open enrollment FREE
Thu, Oct 15 to Mon, Dec 7 · By phone or at medicare.gov
The one window each year to switch Medicare Advantage or Part D drug plans. Changes take effect January 1, 2027. Free unbiased help: PA MEDI at 215-765-9040.
Tuesday, Nov 10
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Free legal help — walk-in intake FREE
Tue, Nov 10 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 1424 Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services takes walk-in intake on Tuesdays and Thursdays: housing, benefits, debt and more. Arrive early — slots fill.
Wednesday, Nov 11
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Veterans Day
Wed, Nov 11
Federal holiday — government offices and banks are closed. The help in our veterans guide runs all year.
Thursday, Nov 12
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Free legal help — walk-in intake FREE
Thu, Nov 12 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 1424 Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services takes walk-in intake on Tuesdays and Thursdays: housing, benefits, debt and more. Arrive early — slots fill.
Saturday, Nov 14
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Esperanza Health Center — Saturday hours
Sat, Nov 14 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 861 E. Allegheny Avenue
The Allegheny Avenue health center is open Saturday morning. Low-cost care — call ahead to check the day's services.
Not a government agency. Applying is always free at the official sites.
