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PA SB731
PA SB731In pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly, providing for short title of chapter and further providing for determination of eligibility and for the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Needs Enhancement Tier ; and making an editorial change.
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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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, providing for short title of chapter and further providing for determination of eligibility AND FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL <-- ASSISTANCE CONTRACT FOR THE ELDERLY NEEDS ENHANCEMENT TIER; and making an editorial change.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the State Lottery Law to enhance pharmaceutical assistance for elderly residents, specifically updating the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) and PACENET programs. The bill extends eligibility for program participants by allowing those who slightly exceed income limits due to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments to remain enrolled until December 31, 2027. It increases the income thresholds for PACENET eligibility, raising the maximum income limit for single individuals from $33,500 to $45,000 and for married couples from $41,500 to $55,000. The bill also allows participants to round their reported income to the nearest whole dollar when determining eligibility. Additionally, the bill renames the chapter to the "Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly Act" and reaffirms the legislative intent to support elderly citizens living on fixed incomes who struggle with prescription drug costs. The changes to income limits will take effect on July 1, 2026, while other provisions of the bill take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Frank Farry (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Maria Collett (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
James Malone (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations (on 11/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=731 |
| Senate Amendment A02107 (PN 0749) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A02107 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB0731/PN1308 |
| Senate Fiscal Note PN 0749 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2025/0/SB0731P0749.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0731&pn=0749 |
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