Bill > HB923

This bill amends the State Lottery Law to extend eligibility provisions for elderly pharmaceutical assistance programs (PACE and PACENET) by modifying income limit exceptions related to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments. Specifically, the bill changes the date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024, allowing participants who would otherwise be ineligible due to a Social Security cost-of-living increase to remain enrolled in their respective pharmaceutical assistance programs. The bill also extends the expiration of this eligibility provision from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2027. PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) and PACENET (Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly Network) are Pennsylvania state programs designed to help seniors afford prescription medications by providing financial assistance based on income limits. This change ensures that seniors do not lose their prescription drug assistance solely because of minor increases in their Social Security benefits, providing continued support for elderly residents of Pennsylvania.