MEDICAL ASSISTANCE/FINANCIAL AID

Applying for Medical Assistance for your child is critical. This process normally can take several weeks.  Autistic therapy and services can be very expensive and most agencies will not provide these services until you have been approved for medical assistance. Do not delay and start the process now! 

Procedures on how to apply for Medical Assistance for a child that is 25% or more developmentally delayed!
For Pennsylvania Residents!

1. Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 to apply for SSI for your child. Social Security will accept or deny your claim in writing.

2. Complete a "Teddy Bear" form and where asked about family income write the following:

LOOPHOLE LAW for 25% developmentally delayed child.

When the form is complete, call 1-800-842-2020 for the nearest Medical Assistance office and mail the form via registered mail. Forward with the form a copy of your SSI acceptance or rejection letter.   Medical assistance will contact you to setup an interview. You may need to forward physician's reports or other medical documentation.

*to receive a "teddy bear" form call Allied Services at 570-826-3800 or 570-826-3789.

Basically, if you have a child that has been diagnosed as being 25% or more developmentally delayed  that child should automatically qualify for Medical Assistance, regardless of family income.