Upcoming Events

Social Security & Health Care Reform: What Seniors Need to Know

September 10, 2010 - 10:00am

The Pennsylvania Health Access Network and the Alliance for Retired Americans are teaming up to talk with seniors about two of the most important issues to folks at or approaching retirement age: Social Security and Medicare. The ARA has been a great coalition partner and has worked alongside PHAN to fight for meaningful health care reform that protects consumers, reigns in costs, expands access to quality care and strengthens Medicare.

Health Care Reform and Senior Citizens

September 13, 2010 - 10:00am

There's a lot of misinformation floating around about the new health
care law, especially what it means for seniors. At this workshop, we'll
give you the straight facts: The new health care law doesn't have a lot
of big changes for people on Medicare, and the changes it does bring
are good ones. They include a free annual checkup every year and free
diagnostic tests like mammograms and colonoscopies. And people not yet
on Medicare can be confident that the program is on firmer ground now
and will be there when you need it. We'll do a short presentation and

Social Security & Health Care Reform: What Seniors Need to Know

September 14, 2010 - 12:30pm

The Pennsylvania Health Access Network and the Alliance for Retired Americans are teaming up to talk with seniors about two of the most important issues to folks at or approaching retirement age: Social Security and Medicare. The ARA has been a great coalition partner and has worked alongside PHAN to fight for meaningful health care reform that protects consumers, reigns in costs, expands access to quality care and strengthens Medicare.

Policy Call - What Goes Into Effect This Month

September 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

The PHAN Policy Call Series runs every Tuesday night at 6:00 PM.  For more dial-in number/to RSVP email Athena at aford@pahealthaccess.org.  This call will focus on the provisions that go into effect on September 23rd, 6 months after health care reform was passed.

The New Health Care Law: What's in It for Seniors?

September 16, 2010 - 11:00am

There's a lot of misinformation floating around about the new health care law, especially what it means for seniors. At this workshop, we'll give you the straight facts: The new health care law doesn't have a lot of big changes for people on Medicare, and the changes it does bring are good ones. They include a free annual checkup every year and free diagnostic tests like mammograms and colonoscopies. And people not yet on Medicare can be confident that the program is on firmer ground now and will be there when you need it.

Recent Events

Conference Call on Health Reform and Seniors

May 26, 2010 - 6:00pm

Join PHAN for weekly conference calls on different aspects of the health care reform law. Calls are held each Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. RSVP to Athena Ford at aford@philaup.org for call-in information. On Wednesday, May 26, the topic of the call is "Seniors and Health Care Reform."

Conference Call on Health Reform and Youth Staying on Parents' Health Plans

May 19, 2010 - 6:00pm

Join PHAN for weekly conference calls on different aspects of the health care reform law. Calls are held each Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. RSVP to Athena Ford at aford@philaup.org for call-in information. On Wednesday, May 19, the topic of the call is "Making Sure Youth Can Stay on Their Parent's Insurance, National Reform and PA Law."

SEPA PHAN COALITION MEETING

May 13, 2010 - 10:00am

Join us on May 13th at 10:00am for our South Eastern Pennsylvania PHAN coalition meeting. Find out the latest on implementation and how we can protect access to health care. The meeting will take place at the PUP office which is located at 112 N Broad Street on the 11th floor. For questions or to RSVP please email akraus@philaup.org.

National Briefing for Small Business Owners

May 12, 2010 - 2:00pm

Want to get up to speed on what health care reform means for you, your business, and other small businesses? Register now to join the Main Street Alliance for a national webinar/phone briefing for small business owners Wednesday, May 12 at 2pm. Click here to register and you'll receive a confirmation email with instructions.

The New Health Care Law: What's In It for Seniors?

May 11, 2010 - 11:00am

Find out what's in the new law and what it means for seniors. Topics will include Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and Long-term Care. There will be two presentations in Sunbury on Tuesday, May 11th: at Scott Tower at 11:00 a.m. and Chestnut Tower at 1:00 p.m. The presentations are free and open to the public. For more info, call Lana at 570-473-8705 or email Alison at ahirsch2008@gmail.com