Latest Health News – Last Updated 11/20/2008

NEW! PHLP Releases Medicare Part D Manual. (Updated Version in pdf Nov 2008)

NEW! PHLP Releases Manual: Dual Eligibles' Access to Care. (Updated Version in pdf Oct 2008)

NEW! Oct. 2008 Senior Health News Headlines:

• AmeriHealth 65 Medicare SNP Terminating at End of Year
• CMS Announces 2009 Medicare Costs
• Medicare Expected to Reassign Thousands in PA to Part D Plans
• Redetermining Eligibility for the Low Income Subsidy
• And much much more...

NEW! Pennsylvania Passes Autism Insurance Act (Act 62). Click here for a summary about the new law. Click here for more information about the Autism law website and email addresses.

NEW! Sept. 2008 PA Health News Headlines:

• Update on Final DPW  FY 08-09 Budget-Challenges Ahead
• PHLP Submits Comments on Responsible Pharmacy Administration
• Thousands of Consumers Impacted by KMHP Contract Termination with Temple University Physicians
• DPW Increases EPSDT Fees and Requirements
• And much much more...

NEW! PHLP Begins Search For New Executive Director

• Click here for a message from Michael Campbell, Executive Director
• Click here for Executive Director Job Announcement and Description

NEW! Feds Approve PA Autism Waiver! Click here for more details.

PHLP Releases Manual: How To Obtain Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Services in Pennsylvania (May 2008). Click here for the manual.

New draft NFCE standard released for comments. The state has finally released a draft NFCE clarification and guidance to the field. This would set the standard for who can and who cannot get home and community based services through a Medicaid Waiver program. Comments should be submitted to Brian Lester at blester@state.pa.us. PHLP's comments will be posted shortly. For more information about this issue, please see our April/May edition of SHN and prior SHN editions.

Rendell Releases Proposed 2008/2009 Budget. Click here for more details.

Pennsylvania House Votes to Help Uninsured Adults. Click here for more details.

PHLP Releases the Medicare Part D Manual: A Guide for Advocates and Providers who Work with Older Adults in Pennsylvania. (Oct 2007) Click here for the manual.

Assisted Living Update. Click here for more information about Assisted Living.

PHLP, ACORN, CLS, and PUP launch Hospital Accountability Project. Click here for information about the project.

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