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Shapiro Administration, Pennie® Committed to Keeping Pennsylvanians Covered Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid

06/06/2023
DHS and Pennie joined representatives from the York Jewish Community Center today to highlight how the Shapiro Administration and local health centers are collaborating to support Pennsylvanians through federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements so they can complete their renewals, protect their health, and stay covered.

Department of Human Services Providing Enhanced On-Site Support to Blair County Children, Youth, and Families Following Third Provisional License

06/06/2023
DHS is providing enhanced on-site assistance to Blair County Children, Youth and Family Services (BCCYFS) following the recent issuance of a third provisional license to the agency.<br>

ICYMI: “DHS is here to help with Medicaid renewal” – Op-Ed Outlines What Pennsylvanians Need to Do to Stay Covered

06/02/2023
“Our goal is to make sure everyone stays covered by a high-quality, affordable health insurance plan, whether it’s through Medicaid or through Pennie.”

Shapiro Administration, Pennie® Working with Local Health Centers to Help Pennsylvanians Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid Renewals

06/01/2023
DHS and Pennie&nbsp; joined representatives from Community Health Net in Erie to highlight how the Shapiro Administration, Pennie, and local health centers are collaborating to support Pennsylvanians through federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements so they can protect their health and stay covered.&nbsp;

Shapiro Administration and County Officials Discuss Importance of Increasing Funding for County Mental Health Programs, Honor Cumberland-Perry Mental Health Services Employee

05/24/2023
DHS joined leadership from Cumberland and Perry counties and other local officials to present the Dennis Marion Impact Award to Megan Johnston, Senior Human Services Program Manager with the Cumberland-Perry Mental Health Office.

Shapiro Administration Working with Community Health Centers to Help All Pennsylvanians Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid Renewals

05/17/2023
DHS joined representatives from The Wright Center for Community Health in Wilkes-Barre and Pennie® today to highlight how the Shapiro Administration and community organizations are collaborating to support Pennsylvanians through federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements so they can protect their health and stay covered.

Shapiro Administration Working with Community Organizations to Help All Pennsylvanians Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid Renewals

05/08/2023
DHS Acting Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh joined representatives from the Berks Community Health Center and Pennie® today to highlight how the Shapiro Administration, Pennie, and community organizations are collaborating to support Pennsylvanians through federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements so they can protect their health and stay covered.

Shapiro Administration Launches Long-Term Media, Outreach Strategy to Help Pennsylvanians Stay Covered Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid Renewals

05/08/2023
DHS and Pennie® today announced a collaborative multichannel, long-term outreach strategy to raise awareness of the critical need for Pennsylvanians to complete their Medicaid and CHIP renewals on time when it is their turn to maintain health care coverage.

In First 100 Days, Shapiro Administration Reduces Backlog for Medicaid Provider Enrollment By 75 Percent

DHS prioritized reducing the backlog and cutting red tape, and now, Medicaid recipients have more health care providers available and more options for care.

04/27/2023
DHS has, within the first 100 days, reduced the backlog of Medicaid provider enrollment and revalidation applications by 75 percent for those more than 30 days old.

Shapiro Administration, Spanish American Civic Association Committed to Helping All Pennsylvanians Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid Renewals

04/27/2023
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and representatives from the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) and Pennie® today highlighted how the Shapiro Administration, Pennie, and community organizations are collaborating to support Pennsylvanians through federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements so they can protect their health and stay covered.

La Administración de Shapiro, SACA Ayudan a Los Residentes de Pensilvania en Medio de Los Próximos Cambios Federales Importantes a Las Renovaciones de Medicaid y CHIP

04/27/2023
El Secretario Interino del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Pensilvania (DHS),&nbsp; Dr. Val Arkoosh, SACA, y la Directora Ejecutiva de Pennie®, Devon Trolley, recordaron hoy a los residentes de Pensilvania el próximo fin de las flexibilidades pandémicas para la cobertura de Medicaid y el Programa de Seguro Médico para Niños (CHIP) y discutieron cómo la Administración Shapiro, los sistemas de salud y las organizaciones comunitarias están llegando&nbsp; juntos para apoyar a los residentes de Pensilvania a través de estos cambios para que puedan proteger su salud y mantenerse cubiertos.

Shapiro Administration Launches Pennsylvania Autism Surveillance Project to Understand and Identify Autism and Developmental Disability Prevalence

04/26/2023
During Autism Acceptance Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is announcing the launch of the Pennsylvania Autism Surveillance Project (PASP). This cross-agency collaboration among DHS and the Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE) and Health (DOH) will study the prevalence and age of identification in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth.

Shapiro Administration Extends LIHEAP Season to May 12, Reminds Pennsylvanians Who Need Energy Assistance to Apply

04/25/2023
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season has been extended from April 28 to May 12.

Shapiro Administration Committed to Helping Pennsylvanians Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid Renewals, SNAP

04/20/2023
DHS and representatives from East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM), East Liberty Family Health Center, and Pennie® today highlighted how the Shapiro Administration, Pennie, and community organizations are collaborating to support Pennsylvanians through federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements so they can protect their health and stay covered.

Shapiro Administration Celebrates Second Annual Early Childhood Education Equity Champions

04/18/2023
DHS today celebrated the Second Annual Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award with recipients from across the Commonwealth in the Capitol Rotunda.

Shapiro Administration, City of Philadelphia Helping Pennsylvanians Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid and CHIP Renewals

04/17/2023
DHS today reminded Pennsylvanians of the end of pandemic flexibilities for Medicaid and CHIP coverage and discussed how the Shapiro Administration, health systems, and community organizations are coming together to support Pennsylvanians through these changes so they can protect their health and stay covered.

Shapiro Administration, Pennie®, and Community Partners Helping Pennsylvanians Amid Major Federal Changes to Medicaid and CHIP Renewals

04/14/2023
With major federal changes to Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements now in effect, DHS and Pennie visited the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown to highlight what’s changing and how the Shapiro Administration is partnering with community organizations to help Pennsylvanians maintain health insurance.

Shapiro Administration Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians of Federal Opportunity to Enroll in Affordable Internet Connectivity Program

04/07/2023
DHS reminded eligible Pennsylvanians of the opportunity to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal program that helps Pennsylvanians with low incomes pay for broadband service and internet-connected devices necessary to maintain reliable internet access in their homes.

As Federal SNAP Benefits Change, Shapiro Administration Steps Up to Provide Resources and State Investments to Fight Food Insecurity

03/20/2023
Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh are reminding Pennsylvanians of federal changes to SNAP that are taking effect this month that will affect all SNAP recipient households.

Department of Human Services Highlights Advocacy Efforts by and for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism

03/17/2023
DHS released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal, which aims to provide the most recent research and resources for people with mental health and behavioral challenges, intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities to live an everyday life.

Shapiro Administration Warns of Potential SNAP Scam, Reminds Public of Safe Way to Apply for Assistance

03/16/2023
DHS Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh today informed Pennsylvanians of a potential scam in which individuals — regardless of whether or not they receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — receive a text message asking for EBT card information and claiming that their card is blocked.

Shapiro Administration Joins Second Lady, Anti-Hunger Advocates to Remind Pennsylvanians of Major Federal Changes to SNAP Benefits, Urge Support for Charitable Food Network

03/16/2023
DHS Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh joined PA Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis and leadership from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to highlight significant federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Department of Human Services Announces Intent to Operate Additional Water Assistance Program for 2023

03/15/2023
DHS Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh today announced that Pennsylvania intends to operate a water assistance program supported by federal Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) funding.

Shapiro Administration Making No-Cost Carbon Monoxide Detectors Available to Child Care Providers in Pennsylvania

03/09/2023
DHS Acting Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today announced OCDEL will make two carbon monoxide detectors available to certified child care providers in Pennsylvania at no cost to the providers.

Shapiro Administration, Pennie® Prepared to Help Pennsylvanians Stay Covered Amid Upcoming Federal Changes to Medicaid, CHIP Renewals

03/09/2023
DHS today reminded Pennsylvanians of the upcoming end of pandemic flexibilities for Medicaid and CHIP coverage, and affirmed the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to helping Pennsylvanians stay covered when federal changes to Medicaid renewals take effect on April 1, 2023.

Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates to Remind Pennsylvanians of Major Federal Changes to SNAP Benefits, Urge Support for Charitable Food Network

03/06/2023
DHS Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh today joined leadership from Philabundance to highlight federal changes to SNAP benefits that will result in a reduction of benefits for all SNAP recipients.

ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Stands Ready to Help Pennsylvanians with Federal Changes to Medicaid Renewals

03/03/2023
DHS Acting Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh affirmed in an op-ed that the Shapiro Administration is ready for the upcoming federal changes to Medicaid renewals that will take effect April 1, 2023.

Shapiro Administration Joins Anti-Hunger Advocates to Remind Pennsylvanians of Major Federal Changes to SNAP Benefits, Urge Support for Charitable Food Network

02/23/2023
DHS Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh and Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Market Development Cheryl Cook today joined leadership from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Feeding Pennsylvania to highlight upcoming, significant federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that will take effect starting March 1, 2023.

Shapiro Administration Announces Increase to Base Payment Rates for Child Care Providers Participating in Subsidized Care

02/21/2023
The Shapiro Administration today announced an upcoming increase to base rates paid to child care providers participating in Pennsylvania’s Child Care Works (CCW) program.
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