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PENNSYLVANIA — In a move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH), Human Services (DHS) and Aging (PDA) convened at The Gardens at …
Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Human Services, and Aging Boost Long-Term Care Workforce Development Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has opened a public comment period for a proposed federal flexibility that could lead to changes in the state’s Medicaid program. If …
Pennsylvania DHS Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Medicaid Changes Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a collaborative effort to improve the state’s long-term care communities, leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services (DHS), along with representatives from older …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Administration Bolsters Long-Term Care with Enhanced Support Services Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) in Pennsylvania has reported a notable decrease in payment error rates for the state’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The …
Pennsylvania Sees Significant Drop in Medicaid and CHIP Payment Error Rates, Outperforms National Average Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Leaders from the Pennsylvania Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services (DHS), along with advocates representing older adult associations across the state, convened on Tuesday at Country Meadows …
Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care Transformation Office Aims to Enhance Care for Residents Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) began the 2023 holiday season on Wednesday with their annual donation of inspected stuffed toys to …
Pennsylvania Departments Launch Annual Toy Donation for ‘Holiday Wish’ Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Service (DHS) Secretary, Dr. Val Arkoosh, recently joined forces with Sue Daugherty, CEO of MANNA, and representatives from Pennsylvania’s seven physical health Medicaid managed …
Pennsylvania DHS and MANNA Collaborate to Enhance Nutritional Support in Medicaid Program Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, kicked off its annual Open Enrollment Period yesterday at the Maria de los Santos Health Center in Philadelphia. Representatives from the …
Open Enrollment Begins for Pennie Health Insurance, Offering Affordable Coverage Options for Pennsylvanians Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application process for the 2023-24 season has officially been announced by Dr. Val Arkoosh, Secretary of the Department of Human …
Pennsylvania Residents Can Now Apply for LIHEAP Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is taking a significant step forward in providing healthcare access to the homeless community. On Friday, October 20, 2023, Secretary Dr. Val …
Pennsylvania DHS Expands Medicaid for Street Medicine, Increasing Access to Care for Unhoused Individuals Read More