Legislative Update, Protecting your health coverage; Opportunity for high school students

Rep. Tina Davis March 27, 2025 | 11:40 AM

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Protecting your health coverage

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed a series of bills aimed at protecting essential health care under the Affordable Care Act. The bills include provisions to cover preventive health services without cost-sharing, prevent lifetime caps on essential benefits, ensure young adults can stay on their parents' insurance until age 26, and protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.

These protections are crucial for Pennsylvanians’ health security, particularly as federal efforts to dismantle the ACA continue. The goal is to ensure that residents maintain access to essential health services, regardless of what happens at the federal level.

The bills now move to the Pennsylvania Senate for consideration. As the ACA marks its 15th anniversary, state leaders are urging swift action to enshrine these protections into state law, ensuring that all Pennsylvanians continue to have access to affordable, high-quality health care.

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Registration open for Bucks County Senior Games

The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging is inviting seniors who enjoy camaraderie, competition, and fun to register for the Bucks County Senior Games.

The 42nd annual games will begin with a Kickoff Event on Wednesday, May 28 at the Newtown Campus of Bucks County Community College. Competitions will take place from Thursday, June 5, through Thursday, June 12 at senior centers and other locations across the county.

The Senior Games are open to all individuals aged 50 and older, regardless of skill or ability level.

Registration includes a Senior Games t-shirt and lapel pin. The Kickoff Event will feature activities and a free lunch, provided by Independence Blue Cross. Registration for the games and the Kickoff Event closes at 4 p.m. on May 15.

Events include biking, cornhole, table tennis, pickleball, bocce, chess, bowling, and more. A full schedule of events is available on the Senior Games webpage.

For more information or to register, call (267) 880-5700 or visit

BucksCounty.gov/SeniorGames.

Learn about dual enrollment for high school students

Bucks County Community College is hosting a Dual Enrollment Information Session via Zoom at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15. This session will provide valuable details about the college’s Dual Enrollment program, which allows high school students to earn college credits while still in school.

The program offers college-level courses that are preselected by the high school and conducted during the school day. In addition, Bucks County Community College provides a High School Enrichment program for students seeking further opportunities.

Please note that placement tests and the submission of the high school approval form are required prior to registration.

A Zoom link will be sent to the email used for registration shortly before the event begins.

For additional information, please visit: https://events.bucks.edu/event/bucks.events.663776.

Shred Event scheduled for Saturday, April 26

Protecting yourself against identity theft is important, and a great way to do that is by securely shredding your personal documents. Here’s a chance to do just that.

Join me for a Free Shredding Event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 26 at Ben Franklin Middle School, located at 6403 Mill Creek Rd., Levittown. Please note, this is a different location than our previous events.

To participate, please RSVP by calling me at (267) 580-2660 or emailing RepDavis@pahouse.net. There’s a limit of five boxes or bags per person, so please plan accordingly.

Also, if you’d like to help support local food pantries, feel free to bring non-perishable food items for donation.

I look forward to seeing you there and helping you protect your personal information.

Electronic Recycling Event

On Saturday, May 17 from 9-11 a.m., the Bucks County Technical High School will serve as the location for a community-focused Electronic Recycling Event. In collaboration with state Sen. Steve Santarsiero and state Rep. Jim Prokopiak, this event allows residents to properly dispose of old electronics in an environmentally responsible way.

As an added bonus, attendees can also donate diapers and baby supplies to benefit local families in need. This is a wonderful chance to clean out your home, recycle responsibly, and give back to the community all in one event.

When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 17

Where: Bucks County Technical High School (610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030)

My Office Can Help You

SEPTA Key Senior ID Card photos and applications.
Car registrations, special tags, disability placards, titles, and driver’s license applications.
Information on financial assistance for higher education.
Obtaining and completing state forms.
Unemployment compensation.
Troubleshooting issues or delays with Department of Human Services (food, medical and income assistance).
PA state income tax questions or problems.
Complaints or issues with insurance companies.
Renewal of state-issued licenses or certifications.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms for qualifying seniors, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities.
PACE prescription cards for seniors.
Liquor Control Board concerns and questions.
Citations honoring local people for outstanding accomplishments or family milestones.
Information about any state or local government agency.
Answers to questions about the Veterans Property Tax Exemption.
Information about our local communities.