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 Rep. McIlvaine Smith discusses with local residents the importance of ensuring all Pennsylvanians have access to quality, affordable health care at a town hall meeting held in West Chester.
 Rep. Tony DeLuca of Allegheny County talks with residents of the Schuylkill Manor assisted living facility in Pottsville about legislation that would create an Office of Consumer Insurance Advocate. DeLuca, chairman of the House Insurance Committee, held a public hearing at the facility and heard testimony from citizens and health-care professionals who are in favor of the proposal. The House Insurance Committee is continuing to hold hearings on health-care issues in communities across the state.
 Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski participates in a House Insurance Committee public hearing at Schuylkill Manor, an assisted living facility in Pottsville. Pashinski, a member of the House Insurance Committee, supports legislation introduced by state Rep. John Yudichak, D-Luzerne, that would establish an Office of Consumer Advocate within the state Insurance Department to handle citizens' health-care-related concerns.
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Rep. Eugene DePasquale, D-York, 4/28/2008
FULL STORY - This week is National Cover the Uninsured Week, and many lawmakers are holding events to call attention to the problem and demand Senate Action on Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care, or PA-ABC. Rep. Eugene DePasquale of York County is holding such an event, and he explains that part of the PA-ABC plan would help small businesses provide health benefits to their employees. Story runs 53 seconds.
Rep. Eugene DePasquale, D-York, 4/28/2008
Rep. Eugene DePasquale of York County explains that part of Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care, or PA-ABC, would help small businesses provide health benefits to their employees. Rep. DePasquale is one of many lawmakers holding events to mark National Cover the Uninsured Week.
Rep. Mark Longietti, D-Mercer, 4/25/2008
FULL STORY - Rep. Mark Longietti (D-Mercer) and his fellow lawmakers are planning to kick off National Cover the Uninsured Week next week and highlight the need for quality, affordable health care in Pennsylvania.
Rep. Mark Longietti, D-Mercer, 4/25/2008
Rep. Mark Longietti of Mercer County and his fellow lawmakers are planning to kick off National Cover the Uninsured Week next week and highlight the need for quality, affordable health care in Pennsylvania.
Rep. Todd Eachus, D-Luzerne, 3/17/2008
The state House passed legislation that would provide health insurance coverage to people on a state waiting list for low-cost insurance.
Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, 3/17/2008
The state House passed legislation that would give access to affordable health insurance to more people than ever.
Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, 3/17/2008
The state House passed legislation that would make health insurance affordable and within the reach of more people than ever.
Rep. Phyllis Mundy, D-Luzerne, 3/17/2008
The state House passed legislation that would make health insurance affordable and within the reach of more people than ever.
Rep. Tony DeLuca, D-Allegheny, 3/12/2008
Rep. Tony DeLuca of Allegheny County talks about his commitment to passing a health care plan, Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care, that would extend health care coverage to about 80,000 working individuals who can't afford to get access to health insurance.
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, 3/12/2008
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski of Luzerne County talks about his commitment to passing a health care plan, Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care, that would extend health care coverage to about 80,000 working individuals who can't afford to get access to health insurance.
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 Pennsylvania ABC: An overview
House Democrats are working to address the No. 1 issue for Pennsylvanians of all ages and income levels -- affordable and accessible health care -- through a plan called Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care. Stephany Dugan takes a look at the plan with the lawmakers leading the charge to make PA ABC a reality.
 Pennsylvania ABC: C.A.R.E. Grants
Lawmakers are trying to expand health care's reach by offering the Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care program, which includes helping small business owners more easily provide coverage to their employees. The Continuing Access with Relief for Employers Initiative - or "CARE" - would offer $42 million dollars in grants to help small employers continue to pay for health benefits.
 Pennsylvania ABC: i on PA
Ahead on this episode, Stephany Dugan takes an in-depth look at the ABCs of a health-care plan offered by House Democrats that targets affordability and accessibility. State Rep. Todd Eachus explains how Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care would expand health insurance for working people, save lives, reduce health-care costs and make health care accessible and affordable for more than a quarter million people statewide.
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