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PA HB2557
PA HB2557In public assistance, further providing for persons eligible for medical assistance.
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Introduced Session
2011-2012 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, in public assistance, further providing for persons eligible for medical assistance.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Welfare Code to expand eligibility for medical assistance by adding a new category of eligible individuals. Specifically, it includes "Persons described under section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Social Security Act," which refers to a specific provision within federal law that outlines categories of individuals who can receive medical assistance, often related to specific health conditions or circumstances. This change is intended to broaden access to healthcare services for certain populations and will take effect on January 1, 2014.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (33)
Louise Bishop (D),
Joseph Brennan (D),
Tim Briggs (D),
Vanessa Brown (D),
Michelle Brownlee (D),
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Mark Cohen (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Frank Dermody (D),
Florindo Fabrizio (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Camille George (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
John Hornaman (D),
Harold James (D),
Babette Josephs (D),
Deberah Kula (D),
Timothy Mahoney (D),
Jennifer Mann (D),
Phyllis Mundy (D),
John Myers (D),
Michael O'Brien (D),
Tony Payton (D),
Joseph Preston (D),
James Roebuck (D),
Dante Santoni (D),
Edward Staback (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
W. Curtis Thomas (D),
Ronald Waters (D),
Gary Williams (D),
Rosita Youngblood (D),
Last Action
Referred to HUMAN SERVICES (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2557 | 04/25/2013 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2011&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2557&pn=3925 | 02/03/2013 |
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