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PA HB2648
PA HB2648In pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, further providing for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier.
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Introduced
10/23/2024
10/23/2024
In Committee
10/23/2024
10/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), entitled "An act providing for a State Lottery and administration thereof; authorizing the creation of a State Lottery Commission; prescribing its powers and duties; disposition of funds; violations and penalties therefor; exemption of prizes from State and local taxation and making an appropriation," in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, further providing for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Lottery Law to increase the income eligibility limits for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier (PACENET) program. Specifically, it raises the annual income limit from $33,500 to $43,500 for single persons and from $41,500 to $51,500 for married couples. The PACENET program provides enhanced pharmaceutical assistance to eligible elderly individuals in Pennsylvania. The bill aims to expand access to this program by increasing the income thresholds.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (28)
Regina Young (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Barry Jozwiak (R),
Tarik Khan (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Lindsay Powell (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Josh Siegel (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES (on 10/23/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2648 | 10/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2648&pn=3796 | 10/23/2024 |
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