Chester County News and Community Website
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic and deeply divided vote on Tuesday, Vice President Vance cast the decisive ballot to pass the sweeping reconciliation measure known as H.R. 1, or …
Fetterman Votes ‘Hell No’ as Vice President Breaks Senate Tie to Advance Sweeping GOP Bill Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Bensalem woman has been charged in connection with a nationwide health care fraud investigation that authorities allege caused a loss of over $1 million to Medicaid.
Bucks County Woman Charged in National Health Care Fraud Case Read More
As Pennsylvania lawmakers once again blow past their June 30 constitutional deadline, many residents might shrug. But if a full spending plan and its companion code bills are not in …
Pennsylvania’s Budget Stalemate Could Hurt Our Schools and Nonprofits — Fast Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved House Bill 1590, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Dan Williams (D-Chester) that aims to expand access to telehealth for …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill Expanding Telehealth Flexibility for Behavioral Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a new rule to strengthen standards for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplaces, aiming to improve …
CMS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen ACA Marketplaces and Curb Improper Enrollments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule designed to reduce individual health insurance premiums and combat improper enrollments in the Affordable Care …
CMS Finalizes Rule to Cut ACA Premiums and Curb Fraud Read More
As Pennsylvania’s July 1 fiscal deadline looms, Governor Josh Shapiro is pushing a $51.5 billion budget that, at first glance, looks responsible. It doesn’t raise income or sales taxes, boasts …
Shapiro’s Budget Sleight of Hand: Today’s Spending is Tomorrow’s Tax Hike Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State leaders, residents, and LeadingAge PA gathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to establish consistent and sustainable Medicaid reimbursement in the 2025–26 …
Pennsylvania Fights for Seniors: Urgent Call to Save Nursing Homes and LIFE Programs! Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania officials gathered at Union Community Care in Lancaster on Thursday to address the potential fallout from proposed federal Medicaid cuts, which could strip health coverage from …
Pennsylvania Officials Warn of Devastating Impact of Proposed Medicaid Cuts Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at increasing federal oversight and preventing states from improperly using Medicaid funds to …
CMS Cracks Down on Medicaid Fraud – Protecting Taxpayers from Misuse Read More