Low-income and disabled Pennsylvanians who lost General Assistance payments when the state ended the cash assistance aspect of that program may still receive Medical Assistance but face a new process for applying for eligibility.
The current, one-page application form that was completed by providers has been expanded to a longer, more detailed form that seeks more information about the medical condition of the applicant.
Read more about the changes in the state program and the changes providers now face in this Philadelphia Inquirer article.