Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead today announced that Pennsylvania received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to extend its postpartum coverage period for mothers and birthing people eligible for Medicaid because of their pregnancy. “When

With just one week until the Nov. 8 election, Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today encouraged Pennsylvanians voting by mail ballot to hand-deliver their ballots to their county election office, a drop box or other designated location as soon as possible. “It’s time to return your mail

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) joined with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to mark the start of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2022-23 winter heating season. This year’s LIHEAP season opens Nov. 1, 2022. The PUC also encouraged

Governor Tom Wolf is reminding Pennsylvanians of the 2023 Open Enrollment Period that begins tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, through Pennie, the commonwealth’s official online health insurance marketplace. Pennsylvanians can apply, compare plans, and enroll in high-quality health coverage all in one

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the October 28, 2022 edition of PHLP Health Law News. You can subscribe to receive the PHLP Health Law News on the PHLP website at www.phlp.org. This edition features the following articles: Client Spotlight: Getting Health Insurance For an

Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians who qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program to apply by Dec. 31, 2022, to receive their annual rebate plus a one-time bonus rebate.

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance about two junk fee practices that are likely unfair and unlawful under existing law. The first, surprise overdraft fees, includes overdraft fees charged when consumers had enough money in their account to cover a debit charge at

The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project hosted its first ever annual meeting, entitled Confronting the Healthcare Crisis Behind Bars, on October 20, 2022. The meeting was focused on the work of combating various healthcare crises - beyond the COVID-19 pandemic - behind bars in Pennsylvania jails