Recent Events

Stop the Super Committee's Cuts! Join or Host a "Knit-In" for our Keep Pennsylvania Covered Quilt

Location: 
All Across PA
November 21, 2011 (All day)

As you know, a new Congressional "Super Committee" is charged with reducing the nation's deficit by $1.5 trillion. While some on the committee favor a balanced, responsible approach that includes both revenue increases and spending reductions, others, like our own Senator Pat Toomey, are looking at a cuts-only, "slash and burn" approach that could jeopordize the health and well-being of thousands of seniors, kids and people with disabilities here in PA who rely on Medicare and Medicaid to maintain their health and dignity. 

Policy Call: Medicaid, Explained

Location: 
Statewide Call--All are welcome!
September 27, 2011 - 6:00pm

Tuesday, Sept. 27th at 6pm.

Medicaid is a vital lifeline for hundreds of thousands of seniors, kids, and people with disabilities in Pennsylvania.

Senate Insurance Committee Hearing on UPMC-Highmark Dispute

Location: 
Erie Insurance Auditorium, Erie Insurance Place--Corner of Sixth and French Streets
September 22, 2011 - 1:00pm

Thursday, Sept. 22nd at 1pm.

Deadline to Submit Public Comment on Highmark's Plan to Raise Rates on Special Care

Location: 
Western and Central PA
September 5, 2011 - 5:00pm

The Insurance Department will be accepting public comment on whether or not Highmark should be allowed to raise the rates by 9.9% on Special Care. On Thursday, the Insurance Department announced that Highmark cut back it's 9.9% increase, and instead is trying to push through a 4.9% increase. This shows they're feeling the heat!

Public Hearing on adultBasic Funding (Erie)

Location: 
Erie City Council Chambers, 626 State Street, Erie 16501
April 26, 2011 - 10:00am

Make Your Voice Heard on Funding adultBasic!

PA Auditor General Holding Hearings Across PA on Diversion of Tobacco Settlement Funds from adultBasic, Other Health Programs

Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner released a report last month detailing how $1.3 billion of the Tobacco Settlement Fund has been used to plug holes in the General Fund budget since 2005. Now, Gov.

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