Medicaid Expansion

Highlights from Harrisburg: A Successful Start to the Cover the Commonwealth Campaign!

Submitted by pahealth on February 12, 2013 - 6:25pm

Earlier this afternoon, health care advocates stood shoulder to shoulder with physicians, providers, lawmakers and faith leaders to press forward in the campaign to bring jobs and coverage to Pennsylvania through the Medicaid expansion.

We're on our way to Harrisburg to bring home jobs and health care coverage to Pennsylvania!

Submitted by pahealth on February 12, 2013 - 11:28am

As we speak, over 150 advocates are on their way to the Capitol to tell lawmakers it’s time to take the money to Cover the Commonwealth, and bring jobs and health care coverage to Pennsylvania families.

Tuesday Night Policy Call Series: Feb. 5th Recap -- Budget Updates and Rx Savings with Margarida Jorge

Submitted by pahealth on February 5, 2013 - 11:08pm

Heard about PHAN’s Tuesday Night Policy Call Series? It’s a great, easy way to get the latest updates and the nitty-gritty details on the health care issues that matter most to you, whether you’re on the drive home from work, making dinner, or putting in a late night at the office.

Calls happen every other Tuesday night, from 6:00 - 7:00pm, and after each call, we’ll post a recap right here on our blog.

Corbett Says NO to 700,000 Pennsylvanians. WE SAY YES! Act now to bring coverage and jobs to PA!

Submitted by pahealth on February 5, 2013 - 1:51pm

Governor Corbett announced he's "not recommending" Pennsylvania accept our funds.

As part of the new health care law, Pennsylvania can accept billions in federal funding to offer health coverage to 700,000 working adults.

Accepting the money is the commonsense thing to do. We can cover more people AND save taxpayers millions of dollars that get spent on emergency room care for the uninsured.

Governor Corbett Announces Intent to Squander Opportunity to Bring Jobs, Growth and Coverage to Pennsylvania Families

Submitted by pahealth on February 5, 2013 - 1:40pm

PHAN Issues Statement on Medicaid Expansion and Governor Corbett’s Budget

Harrisburg, Pa (February 5, 2013) - Today Governor Corbett did not appropriate federal funds in his proposed budget that have already been allotted to Pennsylvania to offer health care coverage to approximately 700,000 working families.

For Jobs, Families, and Our Economy: It's Time to Cover the Commonwealth

Medicaid Expansion Means Jobs, Growth and Coverage for Pennsylvania

Bringing Jobs and Secure Coverage to Pennsylvania

Making the Right Choice for Pennsylvania: Seizing the Opportunity in the Medicaid Expansion

Pennsylvania’s Economy Will Benefit from Expanding Medicaid (Special Report)

A Huge Opportunity for Pennsylvania Families, Businesses & Hospitals

Taking advantage of this unparalleled opportunity would allow Pennsylvania to bring health coverage to 600,000 -- 800,000 residents, lowering our uninsured rate by over 50%.

PHAN Issues Statement on Governor Kasich's Decision to Move Forward with Medicaid Expansion in Ohio

Submitted by pahealth on February 4, 2013 - 3:06pm

PHAN Issues Statement on Governor Kasich's Decision to Move Forward with Medicaid Expansion in Ohio

HARRISBURG, PA (February 4, 2013) – Today, Ohio Republican Governor and Pennsylvania native John Kasich became the fifth GOP Governor to accept federal funding to extend Medicaid coverage in his state.

Antoinette Kraus, Director of the Pennsylvania Health Access Network, issued the following statement:

Consumers, advocates,providers send letter to the Governor urging him to move forward with Medicaid Expansion

Submitted by pahealth on November 27, 2012 - 2:09pm

Today 64 consumer advocates, providers and community leaders sent a letter to Governor Corbett urging him to take advantage of the opportunity given to Pennsylvania to strengthen the current Medicaid program by extending coverage to working families. For the full text of the letter visit www.pahealthaccess.org/medicaidletter.

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