Healthcare

Pennsylvanians Gather on Capitol Steps for Daylong Reading of Health Reform Bill

October 14, 2009 - Updated with Video of Noon Rally

Dozens of Pennsylvanians gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Wednesday to show their support for health care reform. More than 60 took part in a daylong reading of health reform legislation.

How Will Health Reform Help Pennsylvania?

October 13, 2009

Families USA recently examined the major gaps in Pennsylvania’s health coverage system, along with the significant ways in which a health care reform bill before the U.S. House will address them.

Higher Uninsured Rates in Smaller Cities, Rural Pa., Census Data Show

September 22, 2009 (Updated September 24, 2009)

Urban centers and rural communities are home to some of the highest uninsured rates in Pennsylvania, according to data released by the Census Bureau today.

A Look at Census Data on Income, Poverty and Health Insurance in U.S. and PA

September 10, 2009

Census Bureau data begin to show the tangible impact of the worldwide recession on Pennsylvanians as incomes fall, poverty rises, and more people rely on public heath care.

Employer-Based Health Coverage Weakening in Pennsylvania

September 10, 2009

A larger share of Pennsylvanians lacked health insurance in 2007 and 2008 than at the start of the decade, while a smaller share were covered by employer-provided policies, according to Census Bureau data released today.

Cost of Insurance Rising Five Times Faster Than Incomes in Pennsylvania

August 31, 2009

Between 2000 and 2009, the cost of family health insurance provided by Pennsylvania employers jumped by 95 percent, while median earnings for a Pennsylvania employee grew by only 17.5 percent, according to a study by Families USA.

957,000 Pennsylvanians Would Gain Health Coverage Under U.S. House Bill

July 21, 2009

A new Families USA report estimates that Pennsylvania will see 957,000 gain health coverage by 2019 under a federal health care reform bill now before the U.S. House.

House Passes Health Reform Bills

June 29, 2009

Lawmakers support vote on House Bill 1 next week. Read fact sheets on the bill and other health care measures.

Health Access Network

PBPC is a member of the
PA Health Access Network, a coalition of organizations working for expanding access to health care in Pennsylvania.

Snapshot of PAs Uninsured: Selected findings from the 2008 Pennsylvania Insurance Department Health Insurance Survey.

Health Care Reform

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will make health care affordable for the middle class, provide security for seniors, and guarantee access to health insurance for the uninsured. The Pennsylvania Health Access Network has extensive resources on the health reform law online.

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Enrollment in Public Health Programs

Medical Assistance

Enrollment: 2,194,361

Children Enrolled: 1,106,638

As of June 2010
PA Department of Public Welfare

CHIP

Enrollment: 196,810

As of June 2010
PA Insurance Department

adultBasic

Enrollment: 45,927

Waiting List: 397,671

As of June 2010
PA Insurance Department