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October 31, 2022
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
October 31, 2022
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
October 28, 2022
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.
October 28, 2022
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
October 26, 2022
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
October 25, 2022
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
October 24, 2022
Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Debra Todd issued a letter to attorneys urging them to join her in recognizing this year's National Celebration of Pro Bono, held the week of October 23-29.
October 21, 2022
Pennsylvania Health Law Project the hosting a free webinar entitled Thawing of the Shift Care Freeze: What Families Can Expect on October 27, 2022 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) temporarily suspended

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