November 5, 2025
Sometimes it’s called MA, or Medical Assistance. Sometimes it’s called ACCESS. Sometimes it’s referred to by one or more of seven health plan names. Is it any wonder it’s confusing? Medicaid, known in Pennsylvania as Medical Assistance or MA, provides a free and comprehensive package of healthcare services to children with disabilities. Most of these children receive their services through managed health care plans that contract with the state. To learn more, click here.
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IMPACT ALERT!!!
CAREGIVERS WITH INSURANCE THROUGH PENNIE LIKELY TO SEE HIGHER PREMIUMS WHEN REENROLLING
Reductions in subsidies for Pennie (Marketplace) premiums will go into effect January 2026 unless Congress acts, but reenrollment starts November 1st. As Congressional leaders have failed to take action, both professional and family caregivers on Pennie will soon be getting reenrollment notices with the higher premium rates.
For more information, see PHAN’s statement at https://www.pahealthaccess.org/news/phan-statement-on-2026-pennie-monthly-cost-increase/ and this article from Politico:
October 6, 2025
On October 1st, the federal government is set to shut down many of its operations due to the failure of Congress to pass a budget bill. The impasse is a result of a profoundly important dispute over the funding of healthcare. Republicans recently voted to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from the Medicaid Program, to end eligibility for many, and to end federal subsidies that currently make healthcare affordable for low- and middle-income families through the Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare). Democrats are insisting that these programs be reinstated and funding be provided for them in any new budget. To learn more, click here.
