Roughly 2.8 million Pennsylvanians currently receive their healthcare through the Medicaid program, also called Medical Assistance. More than 200,000 people in Allegheny County are covered through Medicaid. “Historically whenever changes have been made programmatically to increase those barriers to enrollment, we see people who are eligible fall out of the program,” said Becky Ludwick, vice […]
New Maps Show How H.R. 1 Will Harm Children’s Health and Food Security Across Pennsylvania
Data illustrate projected coverage losses, reduced food assistance, and financial consequences for families under federal cuts Harrisburg, PA (March 19, 2026) – Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children today announced the release of an exclusive, interactive series of 24 maps showing, in unprecedented local detail, how H.R. 1’s cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Local News How a federal government shutdown could affect Pennsylvanians, New Jerseyans who use SNAP, WIC benefits
Social security, Medicare and Medicaid payments are continuing now that the federal government has shut down, but other programs might have to rely on state funds if a shutdown drags on, experts say. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, which helps nearly 500,000 people feed their families every month in Philadelphia alone, could […]
As measles vaccination rate continues to decline, Pa. kindergarteners below herd immunity level
Individual school districts determine what paperwork is required to exempt a student from a vaccine. That can lead to inconsistent policies across county lines, according to Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy at Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, a nonprofit children’s advocacy organization that recently published a report about declining MMR vaccinations in Pennsylvania. “You have schools […]
Report: MMR vaccine rates drop among PA kindergarteners
A new analysis found Pennsylvania’s childhood vaccination rates are slipping. For the second year in a row, kindergarten immunizations fell below the 95% target set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy for Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said state data show a steady decline over the past seven […]
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