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ICYMI: Updates to SNAP and Cash EBT cards and SNAP benefit amounts (opens the original)
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The Shapiro Administration recently announced that chip-enabled EBT cards will be sent to all Pennsylvania SNAP and Cash Assistance recipients beginning in late Spring 2027.Chip-enabled EBT cards are more secure than the current EBT cards and will help protect Pennsylvanians’ food and cash benefits against fraud and theft.The new cards are made possible through a $7 million investment in <a href="https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2026-press-releases/governor-shapiro-signs-bipartisan-2026-27-b
Changes to Medicaid Retroactive Coverage (opens the original)
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The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is helping Pennsylvanians get ready for major federal changes to Medicaid beginning January 2027.In addition to new work requirements and six-month eligibility checks for some Medicaid recipients, there will also be a change to retroactive Medicaid coverage.Retroactive coverage is for medical expenses that occurred prior to the month of application. Retroactive coverage can currently be approved for up to three months prior to the mon
NEW: Medicaid Changes Video (opens the original)
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Changes are coming to Medicaid beginning January 2027, and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is making sure Medicaid recipients and those who work with them are ready.PA DHS has created a new video to explain the changes that some Medicaid recipients can expect, how they can prepare, and how to get more information.The video is available on PA DHS’ YouTube channel and on <a href="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/d
Coming Soon: Medicaid Letters, Calls, and Texts (opens the original)
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Medicaid recipients who will be affected by changes to Medicaid that begin on January 1, 2027, will soon receive a letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) about these upcoming changes.Throughout September, nearly 700,000 Medicaid recipients in Pennsylvania will receive a letter from PA DHS outlining new Medicaid work requirements</
988 Day: 988 reasons. Your reason is enough. (opens the original)
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