Maintaining Health Coverage When the Public Health Emergency Ends
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has declared a public health emergency. This allows anyone enrolled in Medicaid to contin
President Biden Unveils Build Back Better Framework
On Thursday, October 28th, President Biden released a framework of his Build Back Better plan. The framework includes historic investments that will b
PHAN Statement on Release of New Build Back Better Framework
HARRISBURG, PA - Today, President Biden announced the latest framework for the Build Back Better package. Antoinette Kraus, Executive Director of the
Medicaid Should Cover Early Allergen Introduction in Pennsylvania
Last year, many national children's health advocacy groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, endorsed a practice called early allergen in
New Petition Urges PA Officials to Improve Rural Healthcare Access
Many Pennsylvanians struggle to access healthcare. Long wait lists, too few providers that accept Medicaid (access card) and Medicare (red, white, and
Mothers on Medicaid are losing their coverage just 60 days after giving birth. Here’s how Pennsylvania can keep our mothers healthy
Medicaid only covers mothers for 60 days after they’ve given birth. As it stands, the United States is the only developed country where the maternal
President Biden takes steps to increase access to healthcare through Medicaid & ACA marketplace
On Thursday, January 28th, President Biden signed a series of executive orders aiming to improve access to healthcare for individuals receiving Medica
Governor Wolf Announces New Initiative to Increase Affordability
On Friday, October 2nd, Governor Wolf announced his new initiative, Whole Person Health Reform in an effort to make health coverage more affordable an
New Report on the Medical Assistance Transportation Program
PHAN's newly released report, Consumer Perspectives on Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP), identifies and explores barrie
House Passes Legislation to Make Health Coverage More Affordable
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the strain on our healthcare system, and Pennsylvanians and their families have been hit hard with financial burde