Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Bucks County Assistance Office - SUN Bucks
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Eligibility:
Children who applied and were approved for free/reduced-price
school meals or who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
(SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits are
automatically eligible for SUN Bucks.
Most children who get Medicaid are also automatically eligible for SUN Bucks because their income level is under the income level for the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program. Children who get Medicaid through the Children with Special Needs category (PH 95) and children who are in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will have to apply for SUN Bucks.
Visit the website and use the Eligibility Navigator (linked below in the Eligibility Website) for more information.
View Eligibility Website >
Most children who get Medicaid are also automatically eligible for SUN Bucks because their income level is under the income level for the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program. Children who get Medicaid through the Children with Special Needs category (PH 95) and children who are in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will have to apply for SUN Bucks.
Visit the website and use the Eligibility Navigator (linked below in the Eligibility Website) for more information.
View Eligibility Website >
Hours:
Office hours vary by county. Call or visit the website for details.
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (215) 781-3300
- (800) 362-1291 - Hotline/Toll-Free
- (215) 781-3438 - Fax
Fee Amounts:
Service provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure:
Most eligible households will get SUN Bucks automatically if they
are getting other benefits, but some households may need to apply
for the program.
If you are not automatically enrolled and believe your children are eligible, you can get SUN Bucks by filling out a simple application.
On Paper: Download the application on the website and return it by mail or in person. Spanish version also available.
In Person: at the local County Assistance Office.
Call for additional information.
View Intake Website >
If you are not automatically enrolled and believe your children are eligible, you can get SUN Bucks by filling out a simple application.
On Paper: Download the application on the website and return it by mail or in person. Spanish version also available.
In Person: at the local County Assistance Office.
Call for additional information.
View Intake Website >
Intake Requirements:
Visit the website or call the County Assistance Office for details.
Geographical Area:
Service available in all of Pennsylvania. Clients must contact the
office in the county where they live (even if another county's
office is closer to their residence).
Helpful Tips:
Applications received on or before August 31, 2024 will be
considered for a SUN Bucks benefit this year.
Applications received after August 31, 2024 will be considered for a SUN Bucks benefits during the 2025 application period next summer.
Applications received after August 31, 2024 will be considered for a SUN Bucks benefits during the 2025 application period next summer.
Additional Services Offered at this Location:
- Burial Benefits
- Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
- CHIP Programs
- Electric Service Maintenance/Repair
- Electric Service Payment Assistance
- Food Stamps/SNAP
- Furnaces
- Gas Service Payment Assistance
- Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
- Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
- Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
- Medicaid Applications
- Mortgage Payment Assistance
- Natural Gas Service Maintenance/Repair
- Post Disaster Food Services
- Rent Payment Assistance
- TANF
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southeastern County Assistance Offices
Bucks County Assistance Office - SUN Bucks
Bucks County Assistance Office - SUN Bucks