Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 575: A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of early detection and screening for men. The bill includes background information on prostate cancer statistics, symptoms, and recommended screening ages based on risk factors, but it does not create new laws or require specific actions from individuals or organizations. Its primary effect is symbolic, aiming to raise public awareness rather than implementing concrete policy changes or funding programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes prostate cancer awareness and early detection, aligning with improving patient access and health outcomes.85% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 29, 2026

SB 1403: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, further providing for receiving facilities and providing for transportation coverage; and abrogating a regulation.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's emergency medical services laws to clarify rules for patient transport and insurance coverage. It defines "receiving facilities" as places where patients need further medical assessment after an ambulance response and requires protocols for handling behavioral health and substance use crises before transport. The legislation also mandates that health insurers cover emergency service payments when patients are treated and transported to these designated facilities, while simultaneously removing an outdated regulation regarding covered services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for emergency transport and clarifies receiving facility rules, improving patient access and financial protection.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies patient transport rules and mandates insurance coverage for emergency services, enhancing the safety and financial viability of emergency transportation systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Mental Health Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 573: A Resolution recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution formally recognizes August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" within the state of Pennsylvania. It serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the health benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers, citing recommendations from major medical organizations. The text does not alter any laws or create new programs, but rather acknowledges existing state protections and insurance coverage related to lactation support.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes breastfeeding awareness and acknowledges existing protections, aligning with public health goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SR 346: A Resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank located in Allegheny County.

Senate Resolution 346 honors the 10th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank in Allegheny County. This commemorative resolution recognizes the bank's role in providing pasteurized donor human milk to medically vulnerable infants when their own mothers cannot supply enough. The document highlights the facility's growth, its contribution to public health through reduced infant complications, and its support for local manufacturing and research.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors a facility providing donor human milk to vulnerable infants, highlighting its contribution to public health and reduced complications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1399: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, providing for emergency preparedness requirements for covered facilities; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

This bill requires licensed health care, child care, and drug treatment facilities in Pennsylvania to create and maintain written emergency preparedness plans for residents, staff, and visitors. These plans must include procedures for accounting for people during emergencies, identifying an on-site coordinator, and providing essential facility information like layout and utility shutoffs to local emergency responders. Facilities must share these plans with fire departments, police, and medical services annually or whenever significant changes occur, and state health departments will enforce compliance as a condition of licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates emergency preparedness plans for healthcare facilities, enhancing patient safety and operational resilience during crises.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1389: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit.

This bill creates a new tax credit for small businesses in Pennsylvania that help employees pay for health insurance. To qualify, a business must have 50 or fewer employees and contribute up to $1,000 per employee toward premiums for qualified health plans purchased through the state health exchange. The credit is calculated based on the first $1,000 of contributions made for each eligible employee and can be used to reduce the business's state tax liability. Companies claiming the credit must submit a specific application form to the Department of Revenue that includes detailed information about their employees and the insurance providers they hired.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides a tax credit for small businesses, reducing their tax liability and promoting fiscal relief for smaller enterprises.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates tax credits to help small businesses contribute to employee health insurance premiums, expanding access and funding for healthcare.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits to help small businesses contribute to employee health insurance premiums, expanding worker benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Insurance Tags Small Business

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 330: A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate resolution designates June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with aphasia, a communication disorder often caused by stroke or brain injury. The measure aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which affects approximately 75,000 residents in the state, and encourages community support and advocacy. As a symbolic gesture, the bill does not create new laws or funding but serves to draw attention to the need for resources and awareness regarding this language impairment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness of aphasia, a communication disorder, to improve public understanding and community support for affected individuals.85% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2673: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for preventive services coverage.

This bill requires health insurance plans in Pennsylvania to cover specific preventive services without charging patients any deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance. The list of covered services is primarily based on recommendations from federal health organizations, such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and is managed by the state Department of Health. While most standard health plans must comply with these requirements, the law explicitly excludes "grandfathered" plans that existed before the bill takes effect. The legislation also establishes a process for the state to add new preventive services or remove existing ones based on current medical evidence and expert recommendations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for preventive services without cost-sharing, expanding access and strengthening health benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2605: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abortion, further providing for Commonwealth interference prohibited.

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to explicitly prohibit the state from interfering with the use or provision of medically appropriate contraception and fertility treatments. It defines fertility treatment broadly to include services such as egg and sperm preservation, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, embryo genetic testing, and related medications. By codifying this protection in the state's criminal code, the legislation ensures that government entities cannot restrict access to these reproductive health services. The changes are set to take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly prohibits state interference with contraception and fertility treatments, protecting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 2613: An Act providing for complex wheelchair quality assurance; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and the Insurance Department.

This bill requires health insurance policies and government programs in Pennsylvania to cover semiannual maintenance and safety checks for complex wheelchairs. It defines complex wheelchairs as custom-designed medical devices that need regular adjustments to meet a user's specific physical needs. The law mandates that these coverage plans pay for the labor and travel costs associated with these evaluations, which can be conducted either in person or via telehealth. By imposing these duties on the Department of Human Services and the Insurance Department, the act ensures that individuals relying on specialized mobility equipment receive consistent care to maintain the device's functionality.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for essential wheelchair maintenance, expanding access to necessary medical equipment and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth

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