Pennsylvania Senate recognizes September 2026 as Living Independence for the Elderly Month

Original title: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last action · September 25, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 25, 2026Sponsors: Judy Ward and 14 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Pennsylvania Senate designates September 2026 as Month to honor the state's managed care program for older residents, and orders copies transmitted to nine provider organizations.

Why it matters

Changes only the official designation of the month; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

older Pennsylvanians

Their care program receives official state recognition during the designated month.

Directly affected

LIFE provider organizations

They are designated to receive copies of the resolution recognizing the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the resolution actually do?

It formally recognizes September 2026 as " (LIFE) Month" in Pennsylvania and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the nine organizations providing LIFE services.

What is the Living Independence for the Elderly program?

It is an all-inclusive managed care model implemented in Pennsylvania in 1998 to help nursing home Medicaid-eligible individuals live independently in their communities.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Sep 25, 2026Governor of PennsylvaniaCommittee
Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 25, 2026

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