Proposed Biden rule pushing insurers to boost mental health coverage expected soon, adviser says Wednesday, August 2 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden recently announced his administration's plans to push private insurance companies to offer the same coverage for mental health services as they do for physical health services, improving upon a well-known hole in America's health care system, according to the White... Read More.
Price doubles for medical coverage of Clearfield County Prison inmates Thursday, June 29 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – The price tag for providing Clearfield County Prison inmates with medical coverage is about to double.At this week’s meeting of the Clearfield County Commissioners, PrimeCare Medical was approved by a 2-1 vote to provide additional and expanded coverage.Clearfield County taxpayers will now... Read More.
Biden announces plan to expand health care coverage for DACA recipients Thursday, April 13 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is proposing a rule that, if finalized, would open eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges to recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.On Thursday, the White House announced the Department of Health... Read More.
C-SPAN, House lawmakers call for expanded TV coverage Thursday, January 12 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Last week, during the historic series of 15 votes for House speaker, Americans had a view of their elected lawmakers rarely seen on their TV and computer screens.Normally, what's seen is tightly controlled by the party in power, with House cameras showing... Read More.
Booster coverage is lowest among Black and Hispanic Americans: CDC Friday, September 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Fewer Black and Hispanic Americans have gotten a first or second COVID-19 vaccine booster compared to people of other races and ethnicities, new federal data finds.The CDC report also found that booster coverage was highest among white and Asian Americans.Fewer Black and... Read More.
Uvalde paper spotlights ABC News’ continuing coverage of local community in wake of massacre Thursday, August 11 by ABC News(UVALDE, Texas) -- In the wake of a mass shooting that killed 21 in its hometown of Uvalde, Texas, a prominent local paper announced it would be happy for the day when the nation's media spotlight would shine anywhere else.But this week, the Uvalde... Read More.
Indiana lumber yard fire damages to exceed $2 million Monday, June 27 by Louise BennettNorth Mahoning Twp. - Investigation continues into the cause of a late Thursday night fire which severely damaged the Robert Pearce and Sons Lumber yard in northern Indiana County.There were no injuries, but State Police estimate the total loss and damages to the business... Read More.
Consolidation Police Sub Committee to revise report Tuesday, June 7 by Louise BennettDuBois - At the DuBois/Sandy Township Consolidation Meeting Monday evening Supervisor Barry Abbott asked Township Police Chief Kris Kruzelak regarding the Police Sub Committee report and how law enforcement coverage will be provided at Treasure Lake under consolidation.Kruzelak responded that he hopes that officers... Read More.
Amazon, Starbucks among corporations bolstering abortion coverage Friday, May 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Advocates on both sides of the political fight over reproductive rights have spoken out, either in protest or applause of a draft Supreme Court opinion leaked earlier this month that, if it stands, would overturn the court's landmark decision on Roe... Read More.
PA warns against marketing misrepresentation of Medicare coverage plans Tuesday, March 15 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – With private insurers increasingly promoting their Medicare coverage plans through marketing campaigns that feature celebrities or offer gifts, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging has sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), supporting CMS' efforts to address the... Read More.
