Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Honoring MLK’s legacy, Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program now open & more!

Honoring MLK’s legacy, Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program now open & more!

I want to remind you that my office is closed today, Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll be back on Tuesday, January 21.

Let's take time today to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the value of helping others.

MORE MONEY BACK IN THE POCKETS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY SENIORS

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has made it easier for older residents and those with disabilities in Allegheny County to stay in their homes and afford essentials.

The application period for the 2025 program is now open and thanks to changes we made in 2023; more people are eligible, and the rebates are bigger than ever! Give me a call at 412-264-4260 to check your eligibility and to learn how we can help with any other state programs and services are available for you.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is accepting applications for Spring 2025! Based in the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, fellows work in House Committees or Leadership offices, receive compensation (and possibly college credit), and have opportunities to draft legislation, meet public officials, and tour historic sites.Learn more about eligibility and how to apply by clicking here.

Applications are also open for the PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program, managed by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. It offers two, four-year scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Pennsylvania, covering one semester of tuition at the State System of Higher Education each year. Click here to learn more about the program and how to apply.

FREE HELP WITH MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs until March 31. During this time, beneficiaries can switch plans or return to their original Medicare, with changes effective the following month.

PA MEDI, Pennsylvania's free Medicare counseling program, offers support through 52 local Area Agencies on Aging. Trained counselors provide unbiased assistance to help older adults make informed health insurance decisions. For more information, call the PA MEDI Helpline at 1-800-783-7067 (8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday).

 

Pennsylvania State Capitol

101 Irvis Office Building

Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-3780

District Office

1350 Fifth Ave.
Coraopolis, PA 15108

(412) 264-4260

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