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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Medical Assistance issues in Pennsylvania.
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Q&A: What Congress’ Latest Healthcare Cuts Mean for Pennsylvania October 2025
Update from Pennsylvania Health Law Project, Community Legal Services and Pennsylvania Health Access Network about the latest health care changes enacted by Congress and how these changes will affect Pennsylvanians. Included are a fact sheet and the recording of a webinar on the topic presented on October 7, 2025. (October 2025)
Facts About MAWD (Medical Assistance Benefits for Workers with Disabilities) (Video)
This video from Pennsylvania Health Law Project provides information on the Medical Assistance Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD) program which provides low-cost health insurance to people who are disabled and working. If you need help applying for MAWD, or if you receive a denial after submitting your MAWD application, call PA Health Law Project’s toll free Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 for free legal assistance to help you resolve a denied application and get the coverage you need. (2021)
Facts About MAWD (Medical Assistance Benefits for Workers with Disabilities) (Video)
This video from Pennsylvania Health Law Project provides information on the Medical Assistance Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD) program which provides low-cost health insurance to people who are disabled and working. If you need help applying for MAWD, or if you receive a denial after submitting your MAWD application, call PA Health Law Project’s toll free Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 for free legal assistance to help you resolve a denied application and get the coverage you need. (2021)
Medicaid Estate Recovery: A Primer (Video)
This video from Community Legal Services explains the basics of Medical Assistance ("Medicaid") Estate Recovery and answers important questions about the program. It explains what happens if you own a home and receive Medical Assistance to pay for care in a nursing home or in the community. Funding for this video was made possible by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA). (2014)
Q&A: What Congress’ Latest Healthcare Cuts Mean for Pennsylvania October 2025
Update from Pennsylvania Health Law Project, Community Legal Services and Pennsylvania Health Access Network about the latest health care changes enacted by Congress and how these changes will affect Pennsylvanians. Included are a fact sheet and the recording of a webinar on the topic presented on October 7, 2025. (October 2025)