Report: Medicaid vital for Pennsylvania military families

PA Mom of Disabled Son Who Relies On Medicaid Offended By Response From Rep. Perry [PennLive]

In response to concerns from a constituent over his vote to gut Medicaid, Scott Perry responds by… blaming the “liberal media” What does Scott Perry have to say to his constituents when they reach out to his office expressing concern about his vote to cut Medicaid? Kick rocks. A mother in Perry’s district who is concerned that the congressman’s deciding vote to gut Medicaid will rip health care away from her disabled son was “taken aback by the…

Pennsylvania May Drop Coverage for Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Under Medicaid Cost Review – Knowhere News

Thousands of low-income residents in Pennsylvania could soon lose access to popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda. These drugs are currently covered under Medicaid, the state-run health insurance program for people with limited income. But now, as Harrisburg looks for ways to cut costs in its upcoming budget, health officials are considering removing these expensive medications from the list of approved treatments. This move could af…

Pa. mom of disabled son who relies on Medicaid offended by response from Rep. Perry

At 70, Paula Bussard of Cumberland County relies on Medicaid to cover all the costs of care for her medically complex and profoundly handicapped son. She reached out to her representatives in Congress but was not expecting the seeming insult she received from Rep. Scott Perry.

Report: Medicaid vital for Pennsylvania military families

As Republican lawmakers consider cutting billions of dollars in Medicaid services, a new report reveals the proposed reductions could affect thousands of military families in Pennsylvania. The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families says more than 850,000 people with…

Federal budget bill could strip 300,000 Pennsylvanians of Medicaid coverage

More than 3 million people in Pennsylvania — 23% — are covered by Medicaid, according to data from the state Department of Human Service