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New Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has released its January 2015 newsletter.
Among the articles in it are pieces on the launch of the Healthy Pennsylvania Medicaid expansion; an update on the temporary extension of the state’s Select Plan for Women; information on how Medicaid recipients who believe they need the state’s new Medicaid “Healthy Plus” benefits package can seek that enhanced coverage; and news on who should consider shifting from a health insurance plan purchased on the federal marketplace to Medicaid.
Find the newsletter here.

PA Safety Net Admin2015-02-04T06:00:34+00:00February 4th, 2015|Healthy PA, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

Healthy Pennsylvania Medicaid Benefits Posted

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has published materials describing Medicaid benefits under the state’s Healthy Pennsylvania Medicaid expansion.
A Medical Assistance Bulletin (#99-15-02) describing the “Interim Healthy Benefit Plan” can be found here and tables comparing the benefits packages under the “Healthy” (low risk), “Healthy Plus” (high risk), and Private Coverage Option plans (PCO) can be found here.

PA Safety Net Admin2015-01-22T06:00:53+00:00January 22nd, 2015|Healthy PA, Meetings and notices, Pennsylvania Medicaid laws and regulations|Comments Off

PA Issues Bulletin Detailing Healthy PA Benefits

The benefits offered through Pennsylvania’s “Healthy Pennsylvania” Medicaid expansion program are detailed in a new Medical Assistance Bulletin issued by the state’s Department of Human Services.
In addition to describing both the benefits and the processes the state will employ for seeking exceptions to the established benefits, the Bulletin includes several attachments: a benefit plan comparison chart; automatic benefit limit exceptions for APR-DRG; automatic benefit limit exceptions for radiology and imaging; automatic benefit limit exceptions for laboratory services; automatic benefit limit exceptions for durable medical equipment; and automatic benefit limit exceptions for medical supplies.
The program, the benefits, and the new guidelines take effect on January 1.
Find this Medical Assistance Bulletin here.

PA Safety Net Admin2014-12-22T06:00:27+00:00December 22nd, 2014|Healthy PA, Medical Assistance Bulletin, Pennsylvania Medicaid laws and regulations, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

PA Cuts Medicaid Dental Benefits

Pennsylvania has reduced its Medicaid dental benefits to basic services – mostly, cleanings, fillings, and extractions.
It has eliminated root canal and periodontal procedures and limits dentures. The changes are expected to save $42 million this year.
Most states do not pay for any dental care.
Read more about the changes in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid dental benefits and their impact on beneficiaries here.

PA Safety Net Admin2012-07-17T06:00:55+00:00July 17th, 2012|Pennsylvania Medicaid laws and regulations, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

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