Patriot-News editors support Medicaid carve-out
In an article published in today’s paper, the editors of the Patriot-News voice their support for Rendell’s proposal to have the state take over management of pharmacy benefits for all medical assistance recipients.
Senate still stalled on bill that would require insurance companies to cover autism services
The Intelligencer Journal reports on the status of a bill that would force private health insurance companies in the state to cover autism services.
Debate over Rendell-proposed Medicaid “carve-out”
The Philadelphia Inquirer examines Rendell’s proposal to institute a Medicaid “carve-out” of prescription drug benefits, and arguments against the proposal- mainly by Republicans, managed care organizations, and drug companies.
Department of Public Welfare Notices – Updated June 20, 2008
Inpatient Hospitals Qualifying for Medical Assistance Disproportionate Share Payments
Senior Care and Services Study Commission
DPW Seeks Funding to Expand Nursing Home programs
Funding sought to provide independent living options for senior citizens at nursing homes.
Department of Public Welfare Notices – Updated June 7, 2008
Changes to an Additional Class of Disproportionate Share Payments
Grant Payments to Qualifying Teaching Hospitals
Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule Increase for a Select Colposcopy Procedure Code
Gov. optimistic about budget deadline, but warns of possible furlough.
Rendell said yesterday that after meeting with legislative leaders yesterday he believes that a “fair, decent budget” can be worked out by June 30.
State & managed care cos. fight over drug coverage
DPW Secretary Estelle Richman appeared at House and Senate committee hearings yesterday.
State welfare agencies get “F”
PA has received one of 10 failing grades in a joint report by First Star and Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego for failing to release information on child abuse and neglect.
Inflation brings more requests for heat aid
As heat costs have risen, so have the requests for aid, the New York Times reported on Friday. Pennsylvania has been hit especially hard…