Pennsylvania Health Law Project
http://www.phlp.org |
Helpline: 1-800-274-3258
TTY: 1-866-236-6310
e-mail:
staff@phlp.org |
Philadelphia
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Harrisburg
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Pittsburgh
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The Corn
Exchange
123 Chestnut St. Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
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phone: (717)
236-6310
intake phone number:
(800) 931-7457 |
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650 Smithfield
St.
Suite 2130
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
phone: (215)
625-3663
fax: (215) 625-3879 |
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phone: (412)
434-5779 |
Contact:
Alissa Eden Halperin, Esq.
Send e-mail |
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Contact:
David Gates, Esq.
Send
e-mail |
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Contact:
Fran Chervenak, Esq.
Send e-mail |
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Program Mission |
To assist low-income consumers and
consumer groups in addressing issues of access to, coverage
for, and quality of health care. |
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Intake Process |
By phone: M-F, 9am-5pm |
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Client Eligibility |
Eligible for or seeking to qualify for one
of Pennsylvania's publicly financed health care programs.
Geographic Guidelines: Pennsylvania |
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Areas of State Covered by Program |
Pennsylvania, statewide |
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Legal Services Provided |
Will PAHLP accept direct referrals of cases?
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Yes |
| Will PAHLP co-counsel with local programs? |
Yes |
| Will PAHLP consult with local programs on cases? |
Yes |
| Will PAHLP provide training to local programs? |
Yes |
| Will PAHLP conduct training in the community? |
Yes |
| Will PAHLP assist with policy development? |
Yes |
| Will PAHLP handle class action lawsuits? |
Yes |
| Will PAHLP work with clients on legislative and
administrative matters? |
Yes |
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Areas of Expertise |
Problems experienced by poor persons seeking service from
the Pennsylvania Medicaid (Medical Assistance) Program.
Publicly financed managed care.
Developmental disabilities law (Harrisburg office) |
