PA Unveils Proposed Medicaid Contracts for 2021
For 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) unveiled a proposed contract with important provisions for those on Medicaid. These chan
An Introduction to the Medical Assistance Transportation Program
What is the Medical Assistance Transportation Program? Pennsylvania provides free transportation for medically necessary appointments on behalf of in
The 2020 Census: What YOU Need to Know to Get Counted!
Here's a rundown of what you need to know to be counted in the 2020 Census: What is the Census? The Census is a survey used to count every perso
The Trump Administration Undercuts Medicaid with Block Grants
The Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Cut Medicaid: Block Grants On January 30th, the Trump Administration announced its latest attempt to u
Last Night’s State of the Union Misleads on Healthcare
President Trump's comments on health care in this year’s State of the Union (SOTU) were highly misleading, and the fact is that more and more Americ
Community Listening Sessions on Community HealthChoices in Southeast PA
The Pennsylvania Health Access Network and Philadelphia Health Partnership, at the request of the Department of Human Services, along with the support
5 Questions Any #HealthCareVoter Should Ask Congressional Candidates
The November 6 mid-term elections are rapidly approaching, and the fate of our healthcare system is at stake. Before voting this November, make sure y
Three Ways the Courts Could Impact Your Health Coverage
With the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court making headlines, the role of the courts in protecting -- or limiting-- access to hea
Getting Dental Care When You Have Medicaid or Marketplace Insurance
(Photo Credit: Teeth Implants/Costculator) Getting dental treatment is an essential part of good health, but many people get discouraged when tryi
Healthcare Access & the Re-Entry Population
This month, we’re looking at the health access issues unique to people who are being released from the criminal justice system, who often need immed