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HARRISBURG, PA — In a clear wake-up call for Pennsylvania’s healthcare oversight, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor’s recent audit uncovered significant financial mismanagement within the state’s Medicaid prescription drug benefits. …
Audit Reveals $7 Million Overspend in Pennsylvania Medicaid Drug Costs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently unveiled its 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, a comprehensive document detailing statewide and county-level data on child abuse …
Pennsylvania Releases 2023 Child Protective Services Report Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced the selection of applicants who will administer Pennsylvania’s Community HealthChoices (CHC) program. This critical Medicaid managed care initiative serves …
Pennsylvania Announces Selected Applicants for Community HealthChoices Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently inaugurated the Southeast Youth Development Center (YDC) in Montgomery County. This new secure residential facility aims to increase the state’s capacity …
New Southeast Youth Development Center Opens to Serve Adjudicated Youth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries to take extra precautions to protect their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards …
DHS Urges SNAP Beneficiaries to Protect EBT Cards from Skimming Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Education and USDA, has unveiled the SUN Bucks program, a new initiative aimed at …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Child Hunger Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced an estimated $58 million in federal reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the …
Pennsylvania Receives $58 Million Federal Boost to Support Community-Based Care Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has published the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal. This edition provides recent research aimed at assisting people with …
Pennsylvania DHS Releases New Research on Trauma-Informed Care for Disabilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, officials celebrated the renaming of the state’s “Health and Welfare” building to the “Health and Human Services Building.” This change aims to modernize and better …
Pennsylvania Renames Government Building to Reflect Modern Mission Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced a new initiative aimed at keeping children well-nourished during the summer months when school is out. The Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Summer Hunger Read More