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October 6, 2026
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project is hosting a free webinar discussing upcoming changes to Medicare in 2027. The program, entitled Medicare in 2027, will be held on November 5, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern. During the session, attendees will learn about Medicare coverage options and costs
September 30, 2026
Neighborhood Legal Services is hosting its 60th Anniversary Evening on October 6, 2026 at the UPMC Club in Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212. The event will begin with a VIP reception at 5:00 PM and a General Cocktail Reception at 5:30 PM. Dinner and the formal
September 30, 2026
Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS) is hosting Opening Doors in Pittsburgh- A Celebration of our Clients, Partners, and Friends on October 7, 2026 beginning at 5:30 PM at The Tower at PNC Plaza - Third Floor, 300 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Join RHLS as they bring together affordable
September 29, 2026
Following an annual adjustment to account for food costs and inflation, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) today announced increases to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) income limits and maximum benefit amounts starting October 1, 2026. These changes will
September 29, 2026
MidPenn Legal Services will be hosting its Access to Justice 2026 celebration on October 8, 2026 from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Eastern at the Wyndham Garden York. Join the festivities at the Wyndham Garden in York, Pennsylvania as the people and organizations working to make justice accessible and fair for
September 22, 2026
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced preliminary approval of a plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple national settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic prescription drugs. Impacted consumers are encouraged to file claims or inquire
September 17, 2026
Work is underway to transition EBT cards for SNAP and other public assistance programs to more secure, chip-enabled cards thanks to a $7 million investment Governor Shapiro secured in the 2026-27 budget.
September 2, 2026
In July 2025, Congress passed H.R.1, a law that will fundamentally change how Pennsylvanians access healthcare and other public benefits. As these new policies take effect, Pennsylvania Health Law Project, Community Legal Services, the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN), and Just Harvest are

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