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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
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) in Pennsylvania has reported a notable decrease in payment error rates for the state’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The …
Pennsylvania Sees Significant Drop in Medicaid and CHIP Payment Error Rates, Outperforms National Average 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
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Service (DHS) Secretary, Dr. Val Arkoosh, recently joined forces with Sue Daugherty, CEO of MANNA, and representatives from Pennsylvania’s seven physical health Medicaid managed …
Pennsylvania DHS and MANNA Collaborate to Enhance Nutritional Support in Medicaid Program 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 — U.S. Senator Bob Casey has announced significant funding to assist Pennsylvania families with their home energy bills this winter. A total of $193,486,298 will be provided by the …
Senator Casey Secures Funding to Help Pennsylvanian Families with Home Energy Bills Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is taking a significant step forward in providing healthcare access to the homeless community. On Friday, October 20, 2023, Secretary Dr. Val …
Pennsylvania DHS Expands Medicaid for Street Medicine, Increasing Access to Care for Unhoused Individuals 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 — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is inviting Pennsylvania farmers to apply for $13 million in tax credits available to support their efforts to improve soil health and water quality. Tax …
Pennsylvania Farmers: $13 Million Tax Credits Up for Grabs to Boost Soil Health and Water Quality!” Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and community service centers are collaborating to help Pennsylvanians navigate federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements. By working together, …
Collaboration for Health: Pennsylvania DHS and Community Centers Join Forces to Navigate Medicaid Changes Read More