Today, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations that will help people receiving and applying

Budget proposal puts Pennsylvania on track to eliminate the emergency waiting list for services and supports rate increases for providers. Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today joined leadership, staff, and clients from Penn-Mar Human Services to discuss the life

Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Department of Health (DOH) Acting Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen today visited Patients R Waiting to discuss the Shapiro Administration’s recent work to address maternal health disparities through expanded Medicaid access to doulas

Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker today announced a new initiative that will both enhance customer service for Unemployment Compensation (UC) claimants and provide valuable work experience for about 40 people served through L&I’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today once again reminds Pennsylvanians that funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is expected to run out in April 2024, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unless Congress reauthorizes funding. The PUC is

The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) is excited to invite legal services organizations to apply for the 2024 Advancing Guardianship Defense Cohort. Legal assistance organizations across the country are recognizing that a skilled, passionate lawyer, ready to fight for the wishes of

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley today announced he is taking four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced. Commissioner O’Malley testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance

Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today outlined the Shapiro Administration's plans to continue distributing LIHEAP assistance grants to Pennsylvanians while the Commonwealth waits for the remaining 10 percent of federal funding for the program currently being held back by