ALT Important changes are coming to Medicaid (also known as Medical Assistance). Renewing Every Six Months: Some adults ages 19-64 will need to have their eligibility checked by completing a renewal every six months instead of every year. New Work Requirements: Some adults ages 19-64 (who do not have a child under age 14) must show that they are meeting work requirements OR that they are exempt from work requirements. This will be reviewed during application and renewals.

ALT React thoughtfully. If you are feeling irritated, consider the source. Is it something you can control? If so, take small steps to address it. If not, focus instead on letting the irritation go and be kind to yourself.

ALT October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You are not alone. Help is available. Call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or chat online: thehotline.org.

ALT Don’t Lose Your Benefits! Make sure you keep receiving important information: Make sure your address is up to date with DHS. Log into COMPASS at dhs.pa.gov/compass to report changes. Keep your address up-to-date with the United States Postal Service so mail about your benefits can reach you. Visit 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. Need more information about changes to SNAP? Visit dhs.pa.gov/work.

ALT A woman answers a phone. The caller is 888-904-4861 - looks like a hacker. Says, if you don’t call us back and provide your EBT number, your benefits will be suspended! The woman knows this is a scam. No, she says! NO! You’re not “Pennsylvania EBT Customer Service!” This is a SCAM! PA Human Services would never call to ask me for my EBT number or PIN!