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March 23, 2020 | 4:39 AM
The coronavirus on Smart Talk Monday: human services, domestic violence concerns, and how PA businesses are dealing with closures
Also, a look at what happened during the 1918 flu pandemic
By Staff February 27, 2020 | 5:00 AM
Poor People’s Campaign wants to remind lawmakers about General Assistance
The group argues the strong economy makes it a good time to reinstate the cash assistance program. But the GOP-controlled legislature is wary of increased spending.
January 22, 2020 | 4:30 AM
Deaths of people with intellectual disabilities in Pa. went unreported, says federal regulator
Thousands of unreported “critical incidents,” including two deaths and cases of abuse and neglect, were found in an audit of medical claims.
By Brett Sholtis January 2, 2020 | 11:48 AM
New regulations are changing which drugs Medicaid covers in Pennsylvania. Here’s what that means for consumers.
As of January 1, the State Department of Human Services is requiring that all prescriptions covered by Medicaid be drawn from the same preferred prescription drug list, which switches out a number of medications for cheaper alternatives.
September 12, 2019 | 5:09 PM
Deaths of 5 Erie children prompt day care fire safety effort
The Human Services Department said Thursday its Office of Child Development and Early Learning will perform fire safety checks during inspections, starting next week.
August 19, 2019 | 4:45 AM
Helping the economically fragile / Pain and politics in America
January 31, 2019 | 7:09 PM