From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Since last March, millions of people have lost their employer-sponsored health insurance—on top of the millions who already lacked insurance. Now, we have an incredible opportunity to expand healthcare coverage to millions of … Continued
The new administration just opened a special health insurance enrollment period running through May 15. Learn more at https://www.healthcare.gov/quick-guide/. Every American deserves the peace of mind that comes with affordable quality health care, especially in the midst of a pandemic … Continued
You can now enroll in health insurance through Pennie starting February 15! Until May 15, you will be able to enroll in a new plan or change your current plan. Financial assistance is available; 9 out of 10 Pennsylvanians qualify. Get a … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Pennsylvania lacks a centralized system for finding out when and where to receive a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, and recent changes to the system could leave vulnerable communities behind. Our vaccine rollout has been too … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): It’s the season of love, and there’s nothing we’d love more than prescription drug cost legislation now. If you’re struggling with the high cost of prescription drugs, you’re not alone. 1 in 2 Pennsylvanians are worried … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): From a doula: As a doula, the last year has weighed heavy on me and what it means for women, gender non-conforming people, and their families to be pregnant in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted vast disparities in our health care system. Death rates due to COVID-19 are the highest among Black and Indigenous people, followed by Pacific Islanders and Latinx people. Here’s what … Continued
WASHINGTON — The White House Tuesday released a fact sheet indicating that President Joe Biden will sign an executive order directing federal agencies to review Trump public charge regulations that have effectively denied millions in immigrant families health care and … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Department of Health Please share this information as widely as possible. First, statewide, we have a COVID-19 Vaccination sub-site and a COVID-19 Vaccine Providers webpage. If you have questions specific to getting vaccine in Philadelphia county, please contact PDPH at 215-685-5200. … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-01-29/senior/vaccination-hurdles-frustrate-pa-seniors/a72992-1 January 29, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Seniors have reported that some state or provider vaccination websites don’t work and a state interactive map is difficult to navigate. (alfa27/Adobe … Continued