In his proposal for Pennsylvania’s 2012-2013 budget, Governor Corbett announced deep cuts to General Assistance (GA) programs that serve the state’s neediest, most vulnerable residents.
PHLP is a nationally recognized expert and consultant on access to health care for low-income consumers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. For more than two decades, PHLP has engaged in direct advocacy on behalf of individual consumers while working on the kinds of health policy changes that promise the most to the Pennsylvanians in greatest need.
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Success Story
A 39-year-old with developmental disabilities
When Gabrielle’s father passed away, her survivors’ benefits disqualified her for the services and supports she needed to live in the community. PHLP helped Gabrielle avoid being placed in a nursing home.
PHLP offers free legal advice to low-income people with insurance problems. We also help people who don’t have health insurance.
For assistance, call our helpline:
1-800-274-3258
Announcements
PHLP Holds Trainings on Expansion of HealthChoices to Blair, Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset Counties
As of July 1st, 2012, ACCESS Plus will no longer operate in Blair, Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. These counties will be moved into the HealthChoices Southwest Zone.
In order to educate consumers, families, and advocates in these counties about the upcoming changes, PHLP is holding two training sessions on May 31, 2012 in Blair and Cambria Counties.
For more information, click here.
PHLP Helpline Hours Changed
Effective April 9th, PHLP’s Helpline is now open from 8am-8pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Action Alert: DPW to Implement Medicaid Copays for Some Families of Children with Disabilities
The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) has been instructed to require certain families to pay copays for services provided under Medical Assistance to children with disabilities whose family income is more than 200% of the federal poverty level.
PHLP conducted a survey detailing the impact that copays would have on families (a summary of results is available here). PHLP has also partnered with other organizations to develop recommendations to DPW on how to implement copays. To read these recommendations and learn about how you can make a difference, check out our Action Alert, now also available in Spanish [Alerta de Acción].