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(The state capitol in Harrisburg. File photo)

Judge Orders Pa. To Restore Health Insurance Funding For Low-Income Residents

A Commonwealth Court judge declared unconstitutional two state laws passed in 2010 and 2011 that siphoned tobacco settlement money from the “AdultBasic” health insurance program.

2013/03/06

Pa. Tobacco Settlement Funds Secretly Diverted To General Fund

Pennsylvania’s auditor general says more than a billion dollars in tobacco settlement funds intended for health-related programs have been quietly raided to balance the state budget in recent years.

2011/03/04

Governor Corbett’s Budget Proposals Not Expected To Bring Smiles

The outcry that has accompanied Monday’s end of Pennsylvania’s low-cost health insurance program may pale in comparison to the firestorm that is likely to erupt when Governor Corbett unveils his budget proposals next month.

2011/02/27

Health: Pa. Health Insurance Program May End

A Pennsylvania health insurance plan for middle income families is about to run out of money. There’s growing worry for tens of thousands of people. 3 On Your Side Medical Reporter explains.

2010/12/16

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