Adult Basic

At the end of this month, Pennsylvania’s insurance option for low-income households will expire. Adult Basic provides health coverage for many low-income Pennsylvania residents. Without it, many could face living with no health coverage at all. Pennsylvania will still have an option for low-income families, which is Blue Cross/Blue Shield’s Special Care program. However this program’s premiums could cost up to 400% more than Adult Basic’s premiums and it has more limited benefits. Thus, some of the 42,000 families under Adult Basic may not be able to afford the Special Care Program.

Here is a chart that compares Adult Basic and the Special Care Program:

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It is still “Random Acts of Kindness” week and your “act of kindness” could include taking action and advocating for an important cause that affects people within your community and within the state of Pennsylvania. This past Valentine’s Day 700 people sent valentine’s cards to Governor Corbett asking him to renew Adult Basic. Actions like this could make a difference, so why not help advocate for the continued health coverage of thousands of Pennsylvania families. By simply making a phone call, writing a letter, or making some sort of effort you could be the difference that keeps programs like Adult Basic there for Pennsylvania residents.

To learn more please contact your representative or the Pennsylvania Health Access Network.