Financial Guidance & Pennsylvania Government Financial Assistance Programs

Montgomery County Office of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Early Intervention (MH/DD/EI)
Connects families to Supports Coordination, behavioral health services, developmental disability services, respite, family supports, and Early Intervention referrals.
Contact: 610-278-3642
Website: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/departments/health-human-services/office-mental-health-developmental-disabilities-early-intervention

Early Intervention (Birth–3)
Provides developmental evaluations and therapies for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities at little or no cost.
Contact: 610-277-7176
Website: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/745/Early-Intervention

Montgomery County Assistance Office
Administers SNAP, Medical Assistance, TANF, LIHEAP, Child Care Works, and Emergency Assistance.
Contact: 1931 New Hope St, Norristown, PA 19401 | 877-398-5571
Website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx

Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Health coverage for eligible children and adults, including behavioral health, therapies, medications, and autism services.
Contact: PA DHS: 1-866-550-4355
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid.html

PH-95 Medicaid for Children with Disabilities
Allows many children with qualifying disabilities to receive Medical Assistance based on disability-related eligibility rules.
Contact: PA DHS
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Monthly cash benefit for eligible children with disabilities and limited family income/resources.
Contact: SSA: 1-800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssi

Autism Waiver
Provides community-based supports for eligible adults with autism.
Contact: Office of Developmental Programs
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/odp

Family Driven Support Services
County-funded flexible family supports that may include respite, adaptive equipment, specialized supplies, and parent training.
Contact: Montgomery County MH/DD/EI: 610-278-3642
Website: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/1217/Developmental-Disabilities

SNAP
Monthly food assistance for eligible households.
Contact: 877-395-8930
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/food-assistance.html

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Monthly cash assistance for eligible low-income families with children.
Contact: 877-395-8930
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/cash-assistance.html

LIHEAP
Helps pay heating bills, emergency fuel, and heating system repairs.
Contact: 866-857-7095
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/liheap.html

Child Care Works
Helps eligible working families pay for child care, including children with special needs.
Contact: 877-472-5437
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/child-care.html

PA ABLE Savings Program
Tax-advantaged savings program for disability-related expenses without affecting many public benefits.
Contact: 855-529-2253
Website: https://www.paable.gov

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Annual rebates for eligible older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Contact: 888-222-9190
Website: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/IncentivesCreditsPrograms/PropertyTaxRentRebateProgram

Pennie Premium Assistance
Financial assistance that lowers the cost of health insurance premiums.
Contact: 844-844-8040
Website: https://pennie.com

PA 211
Statewide referral service connecting families to emergency financial assistance, housing, food, utilities, and community resources.
Contact: Dial 211
Website: https://www.pa211.org

PA DHS — Intellectual/Developmental Disability & Autism Services
State services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism, including waiver programs.
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/intellectual-disabilities-autism/intellectual-disabilities-services

PH-95 Medicaid for Children with Disabilities
Allows many children with qualifying disabilities to receive Medical Assistance based on disability-related eligibility pathways.
Contact: PA Department of Human Services
Website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Annual rebates for eligible older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Contact: 888-222-9190
Website: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/IncentivesCreditsPrograms/PropertyTaxRentRebateProgram

Pennie Premium Assistance
Financial assistance to lower the cost of Marketplace health insurance premiums.
Contact: 844-844-8040
Website: https://pennie.com

PA 211
Connects families with emergency financial assistance, housing, utilities, food, transportation, and community resources.
Contact: Dial 211
Website: https://www.pa211.org