In today’s post, we’re going to walk you through the My COMPASS PA Login process. The My COMPASS PA online portal (www.compass.state.pa.us) is the website used by the Pennsylvania DHS to manage SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps), Medical Assistance (Medicaid), cash assistance (TANF), and other government benefit programs.
If you’re new to COMPASS, this article will provide you with everything you need to successfully log in to your My COMPASS account.
However, if you do not currently have an account, see our post on how to create a My COMPASS account.
This My COMPASS Login Guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to log in, links to the My COMPASS online portal, and troubleshooting tips if you have issues.
To find out how to log in to your My COMPASS online account, keep reading below.
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The MY COMPASS PA account is used to apply for the following Pennsylvania benefits programs:
Having a My COMPASS PA account has many benefits. You can perform the following task online, as shown by the category below:
To create your My COMPASS PA account, follow the steps we have outlined below:
To start the login process for your My COMPASS PA account, visit the My COMPASS PA website. Click here to be taken there.
Once you are on the homepage you will need to locate the “LOGIN/REGISTER” button, which is usually located at the top of the site (see image below).
Click the “LOGIN/REGISTER” button to see a dropdown menu.
Once you click on the “Login/Register” link, you will see a drop-down page.
Click on the “Register” link under “Individuals & Families” to continue as shown below.
Next, you will be taken to a page where you will be required to enter your account username and password, as shown below.
Once you enter the correct username and password, click “LOGIN” to continue, as shown by the image below.
If you entered the correct username and password, you will be automatically taken to your My COMPASS PA account page, where you can perform a variety of tasks, including applying for :
If you do not remember your login credentials, follow the instructions below:
If you do not remember your username, click on the “Forgot Username?” link, as shown below.
To retrieve your username, you will be required to provide the following information:
Once you enter the information, click “Submit” to retrieve your username.
To retrieve your password, enter your username and click “Continue” to complete the steps in retrieving your password.
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Pennsylvania Food Stamps.
If you are approved for Pennsylvania SNAP benefits, how much you will receive depends on your household size and net income.
The table below provides the maximum monthly benefit and the estimated average monthly benefit based on household size.
The amount you receive may differ from these amounts due to your income and other factors.
A SNAP budget must be calculated for your household in order to determine your SNAP eligibility and benefit amount.
| ">Household Size | ">Maximum SNAP Benefit | ">Estimated Average Monthly Benefit |
| ">1 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$250 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$175 |
| ">2 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$459 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$334 |
| ">3 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$658 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$520 |
| ">4 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$835 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$638 |
| ">5 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$992 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$748 |
| ">6 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$1,190 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$869 |
| ">7 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$1,316 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$941 |
| ">8 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$1,504 | " data-sheets-numberformat="">$1,137 |
| ">Each additional member | ">(+$188) |
Your Pennsylvania ACCESS EBT card works like a debit card. You can use this card to buy food at most grocery stores.
At the checkout counter, swipe the card and enter a 4-digit PIN number to use your SNAP/food stamps to buy food.
You can buy any food product available at participating grocery stores (with the exception of prepared foods).
You can locate stores that accept Pennsylvania SNAP benefits online at Snap Retailer Locator.
Additionally, you can use your SNAP benefits at participating PA farmers’ markets and healthy corner stores.
Some farmers’ markets accept Food Bucks coupons – which doubles your SNAP dollars and enables you to buy nutritious fresh food through the Fresh Access and Fresh Corners programs.
Here’s what you can buy with Pennsylvania SNAP EBT:
You CANNOT use Pennsylvania SNAP EBT benefits to buy:
The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) is a federal program that enables qualified elderly, disabled, and homeless food stamps recipients to buy food at authorized restaurants. Any state or county can enroll in the Restaurant Meals Program.
The purpose of the program is to help expand food access to those who do not have a place to store and cook food, who may not be able to prepare food or who don’t have access to a grocery store.
Not all states participate in the RMP.
Currently, the Restaurant Meal Program is running in the following states:
Unfortunately, the state of Pennsylvania does not currently participate in the Restaurant Meals Program. We will update you as soon as the state joins the program.
We hope our post on How to Create My COMPASS PA Account was helpful to you!
If you need additional help determining your eligibility for food stamps or submitting your application for Pennsylvania SNAP, please let us know in the comments section below.
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