November 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027!
Pennie®: the Pennsylvania Insurance Marketplace
Pennie® is Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace and the only source for financial savings to lower the cost of coverage and care. The savings are achieved through tax credits, which help to lower premiums.
The plans sold through Pennie are for individuals and families who do not have access to health coverage from their job and otherwise are not eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). Those who are self-employed or are retired and therefore do not have healthcare coverage provided by an employer, are ideal candidates as well!
Changes to Medicaid
Due to changes in federal law, you might need to follow new work requirements and renew your eligibility every six months to receive Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s goal is to make sure people have the information they need to stay connected to medical care, prescriptions, and more, so that they can be healthy.
- Make sure your address is up to date. Log into COMPASS to report changes: dhs.pa.gov/compass
- If you are moving or have recently moved, report those changes to the United States Postal Service: USPS.com/move
- Log into COMPASS to receive updates, reminders, and alerts about your benefits. Find out how to opt-in at: dhs.pa.gov/text
Contact a Financial Counselor
For assistance applying for Medicaid benefits, contact one of our financial counselors at Meadville Medical Center:
- Katie: 814-333-5761
- Jill: 814-333-5722
- Melissa: 814-333-5682
Interview with Lisa Cox, Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator
Lead Pennie-certified Assister, Lisa Cox, explains in these interviews with STREAM TV, what she does in her role as outreach and enrollment coordinator at Meadville Medical Center, whom she can help with finding health insurance, and what to expect during the open enrollment period and during special qualifying periods (often during major life events, like marriage, divorce, birth of a child, etc.).
When signing up for health insurance, it is helpful to have the following information at hand:
- Your date of birth (DOB) and those of any dependents
- Your social security number (SSN) and those of any dependents
- Who are the dependents on your income tax?
- Your projected annual household income for the upcoming year
- The name of your current primary care provider and any specialists you see
- Current medication(s)
Learn more about Pennie® and the open enrollment period!
Pennie®-certified Assisters in Crawford, Mercer, and Warren Counties
Pennie®-certified Assisters are available by phone and in-person to support and guide customers in their search for high-quality health coverage options that are also affordable. Services with finding healthcare with these Assisters are FREE to customers!
Meadville Office
Hermitage Office
Tiditoute Office
Outreach and Enrollment News
Other Billing and Finance Information
Billing & Insurance
The Billing Process at Meadville Medical Center Contact Patient Financial Services For answers to questions concerning an insurance claim or your financial responsibility, please
Financial Assistance
Meadville Medical Center offers a financial assistance program for medical care to eligible individuals and families, providing healthcare services to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
Price Transparency
In our efforts to provide price transparency and help consumers understand what their healthcare will cost, Meadville Medical Center has established a price estimator tool.
Provider-Based FAQ
Provider-Based / Hospital-Based Outpatient Defined Meadville Medical Center operates provider-based clinics, also known as hospital-based outpatient departments. Such clinics or departments are considered to be