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.
Free events and benefit deadlines in Philadelphia, week by week. Add any of them to your own calendar with the buttons on each card.
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.
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.
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.
Tue, Nov 24 · 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.
Thu, Nov 26 · Pantries and meal sites across Philadelphia
Pantries hand out turkeys and holiday food in the two weeks before Thanksgiving — find yours early and call before you go.
Thu, Nov 26 · 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.
Sat, Nov 28 · 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.
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