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HARRISBURG, PA — As food banks across the commonwealth report record demand, the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) has presented a series of recommendations to address escalating food insecurity in …
Pennsylvania’s Battle Against Hunger: An Urgent Call for Statewide Action Read More
MEDIA, PA — In a significant contribution to the ongoing dialogue about policing and racial justice in the United States, Ife Williams, Ph.D., a professor of Political Science at Delaware …
New Book Sheds Light on the Complex History of Police Brutality in Philadelphia Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In the midst of a chilling Pennsylvania winter, the subject of home heating is not just one of comfort, but of survival. The recent announcement by the …
Pennsylvanians Hold Their Breath: LIHEAP Funding Uncertainties Disrupt Winter Aid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An astounding 21.3 million Americans have rushed to embrace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace coverage during the 2024 Open Enrollment Period, marking a historic achievement. This …
Record-Breaking 21.3 Million Americans Embrace ACA Marketplace Coverage in 2024 Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — As federal changes to Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) renewal requirements take effect, Pennsylvania officials are stepping up efforts to ensure continuous health coverage for …
Pennsylvania Officials Rally to Support Residents Amid Changes to Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) program. Established in 1983, the PACE program has …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Four Decades of PACE Program Assisting Seniors with Prescription Costs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, kicked off its annual Open Enrollment Period yesterday at the Maria de los Santos Health Center in Philadelphia. Representatives from the …
Open Enrollment Begins for Pennie Health Insurance, Offering Affordable Coverage Options for Pennsylvanians Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application process for the 2023-24 season has officially been announced by Dr. Val Arkoosh, Secretary of the Department of Human …
Pennsylvania Residents Can Now Apply for LIHEAP Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich held a meeting with the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies …
Pennsylvania State Officials Confer with P4A to Discuss Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced changes made by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to SNAP income and benefit limits.
Pennsylvania Human Services Announces Increases to SNAP Benefit Amounts and Changes to Income Limits, Alerts Public of Planned EBT Outages Read More