Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said he has accepted an invitation from federal officials to participate in a high-risk health pool to aid uninsured residents.

The Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee has scheduled a May 27 public hearing in Harrisburg, Pa., to explore what the federal health reform law means for the state.

Health insurer Highmark posted revenues of $13.7 billion in 2009 and nearly doubled its net income, according to new financial data.

Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell says his $29 billion budget proposal for the next fiscal year preserves “essential health care,” including the Pennsylvania Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and adultBasic.

Citing the desire to cover as many uninsured residents as possible and the effect of rising health care costs, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department has announced premium and cost increases for the adultBasic program.

While Democrats and Republicans wrangle for a common solution to the nation’s health care crisis, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario is reminding them that there is common ground in the various proposals.

While his 2009-2010 budget is being reviewed by the General Assembly, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said there are some priorities that cannot wait for approval, including providing help to the …  Read →