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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, Pennie, has extended the deadline for enrollment in 2024 health coverage until January 19. This extension, announced by Pennie Executive Director Devon …
Health Coverage Enrollment Extension Offers Lifeline to Pennsylvanians Read More
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollment is witnessing a historic surge, according to recent announcements from the Biden-Harris Administration. Preliminary data suggests that by December 15 and December 9, …
ACA Marketplace Enrollment Skyrockets, Breaking Records Under Biden-Harris Administration Read More
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently unveiled new data highlighting changes in state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment among children and youth. The …
HHS Releases New Data on Child Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment, Spurs States to Optimize Federal Strategies Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has issued new guidance aimed at improving access to home- and community-based …
U.S. Health Department Advances Access to Home-Based Services Through Worker Registries Read More
In a response to the recent White House announcement, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, extolled the American Rescue Plan Act’s investments …
U.S. Senator Bob Casey Applauds $37 Billion Investment in Home and Community-Based Services Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, along with other state officials and community health experts, convened at the Hamilton Health Center in Harrisburg on Monday to remind residents of …
Pennie’s Open Enrollment for Health Coverage Ends Dec. 15: Officials Urge Pennsylvanians to Act Now Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has opened a public comment period for a proposed federal flexibility that could lead to changes in the state’s Medicaid program. If …
Pennsylvania DHS Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Medicaid Changes 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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Aramingo Pharmacy, a Philadelphia-based establishment, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the verdict following an investigation that revealed hundreds of thousands …
Philadelphia Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud, Ordered to Pay $874,858 in Restitution Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday a series of arrests and convictions involving over $800,000 in Medicaid fraud. The actions underscore her commitment to protecting Pennsylvania’s most …
Over $800,000 in Medicaid Fraud Uncovered in Pennsylvania, Multiple Arrests Made Read More