HB348

In departmental powers and duties as to licensing, providing for notice of legal representation for medical assistance.

Chamber Passed·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB348 requires long-term care nursing facilities to inform residents about their option to hire an attorney for Medicaid assistance.

Pennsylvania HB348 amends the Human Services Code to mandate that long-term care nursing facilities inform residents or their designated representatives about the option to hire an attorney for Medicaid assistance. The notice must be provided at the time of admission, be legible and clear, and allow for acknowledgment of receipt. The Department of Human Services must post this notice on its website in multiple languages and formats.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Jan 28
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

199 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 25, 2025

9:00 AM

Health (h) Hearing

History

Jan 30

Senate

Referred to Health & Human Services

Jan 28

House

Re-reported as committed

Jan 28

House

Third consideration and final passage (199-0)