Lehigh County Assistance Office

101 S. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18101-2295

610-821-6509

610-821-6705 (fax)

• Helpline for Medical Assistance Information: 1-800-842-2020.

• Helpline for Welfare Benefits Information: 1-800-692-7462.

• Government Benefits--View information on various government benefits, including Medical Assistance.

• Medical Assistance--View information on how to apply for medical assistance, including how to get MA for a child with a severe disability, mental illness or behavioral disorder through the MH Loophole.  There is also information on resources that can advocated for persons with disabilities and assist with issues regarding MA.