Protecting your health care access

Rep. David M. Delloso March 28, 2025

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Dear Neighbor,

I’m pleased to relay that all parties involved in the Crozer Health System lawsuit appear to be nearing agreement on a long-term solution.

A few weeks ago, The Foundation for Delaware County, a nonprofit organization focused on community health, had put up $13 million dollars to keep Crozer open for a short time. I say a short time because – believe it or not – $13 million dollars is not a lot of money, considering how much debt Prospect had left on Crozer.

On Friday, March 21, the Foundation met again with the Attorney General’s office, as well as representatives from Delaware County, the Governor’s office, and Prospect. Afterward, the parties told reporters they continued to make progress, and the Attorney General issued an update.

(By the way, that was after my colleagues and I sent a letter to the bankruptcy judge and the lawyers involved in this case. They seemed not very knowledgeable about Delaware County and just how devastating the loss of Crozer would be to us, so our letter filled them in.)

With other Delco Delegation members on March 10, discussing our strategy for addressing the Crozer crisis and the impact of private equity buy-ups on hospitals in general

The latest development came during yesterday’s hearing, March 26, when Prospect told the bankruptcy judge a “consortium” is set to form to purchase Crozer-Chester and Taylor hospitals and keep them open, and is progressing in the right direction.

Still, a lawyer for the county cautioned that cementing a new sale agreement by the April 1 deadline set by the judge will be difficult. None of the parties are disclosing who the new proposed buyer(s) is, and Penn Medicine denies it is them.

All that being said, I am feeling more hopeful about the situation and will continue to watch it closely with as much involvement as possible.

Sincerely,

Pennsylvania State Rep. David M. Delloso

Legislative Update

My PA House colleagues and I are passing important bills to help you and our neighbors, ultimately strengthening our communities as a whole.

We are protecting your health care by proposing legislation to enshrine the most popular & critical aspects of the Affordable Care Act, so you can continue to enjoy those long fought-for safeguards no matter what happens at the federal level. This package of four bills would:

Allow parents to keep their children insured on their plan until age 26. (H.B. 404)

Stop insurance executives from “capping” your coverage (i.e. stop paying for your care) if they decide your care has become too expensive. (H.B. 535)

Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, and make sure you cannot be turned down for coverage because of one. (H.B. 618)

Require health insurance policies to cover preventive health care services, like cancer screenings. (H.B. 755)

We also passed a bill that would protect young workers by increasing penalties for child labor violations (H.B. 118), and one to make it easier for people with disabilities to renew their driver’s license/state ID by giving them the option to use their most recent photo & signature in PennDOT’s records and receive their new card via mail (H.B. 410).

All the bills above are now with the state Senate for that chamber’s consideration.

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FYI

Don’t forget PA’s child/dependent care tax credit this season

Families with child or dependent care expenses: if you’re eligible, please take advantage of PA’s Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit before the April 15, 2025, tax filing deadline.

This credit, expanded under a law we passed last session in the legislature, provides financial relief to working families with child or dependent care expenses.

The credit matches 100% of the federal Child Care Tax Credit, offering a maximum of $1,050 for one child/dependent and $2,100 for two or more, with minimums of $600 and $1,200, respectively. Eligibility includes expenses for children under 13, spouses, or other dependents who are physically or mentally incapable of self-care. The credit is refundable, meaning you can receive a full refund after tax obligations.

To claim the credit, please file a PA-40 form along with PA Schedule DC, Federal Form 2441, and 1040 Schedule 3. The Department of Revenue encourages filing through myPATH, Pennsylvania’s free online tax filing system.

You can find more information about the tax credit here or contact my office.

Department of Revenue Tax Forms

You may visit my office to get your 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate booklets and 2024 PA-40 Income Tax forms, as well as some of the schedule forms. Just ask my staff at either of our district offices in Ridley Park or Darby Township.

As a reminder, my staff is happy to assist you with the Property/Tax Rent Rebate, but they are not trained to help with income tax preparation. If you’re a senior, the AARP is providing free tax preparation through April 15th. To schedule, call one of their locations, which you can find out here: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Locator.