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Ask the Federal Government to Protect Seniors and the Disabled with Medicaid Expansion!

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From our friends at PHAN As more and more people benefit from the ACA across the country, some people are still falling through the cracks. In some states, individuals and families who earn too much for Medicaid but not enough to afford health insurance can take advantage of Medicaid Expansion. In Pennsylvania, Governor Corbett has chosen to propose a different health care model to the US government, and is waiting for their decision. Right now, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is reviewing Governor Corbett's proposed alternative "Healthy PA" plan. Under this plan, thousands of current Medicaid enrollees could see their coverage and access drastically reduced. The public comment period to have your voice heard on the Governor's "Healthy PA" plan ends April 10. Please tell CMS how you feel about "Healthy PA" . Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians are stuck in the a gap right now - earning to o much to qualify for Me...

Last Day to Submit Comments on Healthy PA

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Today is the last day to submit comments on Governor Corbett's plan to extend Medicaid to low-income workers, also known as Healthy PA. Project Home has set up a link to help individuals submit comments online . The Governor's proposal is available for your review on the state's website . The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center also has a summary of the bill . Please visit http://bit.ly/1115waiver to share your thoughts today. You can also submit your comments to the Department of Public Welfare via their website at http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/healthypa .