Summer 2022 Update on Pa. House Finance Committee from Chairman Rep. Kevin Boyle Read more
Rep. Kevin Boyle's summer 2023 newsletter recapping what the Insurance Committee that he chairs has done so far this year, as well as recapping what's gone on in Harrisburg and the 172nd Legislative District in northeast Philadelphia. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 26 – Today, H.B. 1050 , introduced by PA House Insurance Committee Chair Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., passed the Pennsylvania House and is headed to the Senate for future consideration. This bill would require health insurers to cover preventive health care services including mental health treatment without cost-sharing. A similar federal law is part of the federal Affordable Care Act, which gives Americans access to no-cost preventive health care. But earlier this year, a judge in Texas struck down that part of the Affordable Care Act . If appeals are unsuccessful, millions of Pennsylvanians could lose access to potentially life-saving preventative health care such as cancer screenings, depression and anxiety screenings, multiple vaccines, and annual well-woman visits. Boyle’s legislation would protect Pennsylvanians regardless of what the federal courts do. “Regardless of what the federal courts decide, we must ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to life-saving preventive health care without having to pay a copay, coinsurance or deductible,” Boyle said. “I urge my Senate colleagues to do right by the millions of Pennsylvanians who need these crucial preventive care services and get this bill to Governor Shapiro’s desk to be signed into law.” According to Boyle, over 80 advocacy groups support this bill because it protects preventive care services. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 12 – Today, H.B. 1050 , introduced by PA House Insurance Committee Chair Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., passed the House Insurance Committee and will head to the House floor for consideration. This bill would require health insurers to cover preventative health care services including mental health treatment without cost-sharing. A similar law is part of the federal Affordable Care Act, which gives Americans access to no-cost preventive health care. But earlier this year, a judge in Texas struck down that part of the Affordable Care Act . If appeals are unsuccessful, millions of Pennsylvanians could lose access to potentially life-saving preventative health care such as cancer screenings, depression and anxiety screenings, multiple vaccines, and annual well-woman visits. Boyle’s legislation would protect Pennsylvanians regardless of what the federal courts do. “We must ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to life-saving preventive health care without having to pay a copay, coinsurance or deductible,” Boyle said. “It’s good to see this bill pass the Insurance Committee, now I hope to see my colleagues do right by the people of Pennsylvania and pass it out of the House.” Read more
HARRISBURG, June 7 – Today, H.B. 739 , introduced by PA House Insurance Committee Chair Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., passed the PA Senate and will head to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to be signed into law. This legislation would require insurance companies and agents to develop cybersecurity policies and report cybersecurity events to the state insurance commissioner. “I want to give gratitude to my colleagues in the Senate for passing this important piece of legislation that will go a long way in ensuring insurance consumers’ data is protected online from hackers,” said Boyle. “I look forward to seeing this bill signed into law to protect our consumers every day who purchase insurance products in the commonwealth.” Read more
HARRISBURG, May 24 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., has introduced legislation to allow individual municipalities to adjust their minimum wage based on factors that affect workers in those communities . Boyle’s legislation would repeal a section of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act that prohibits municipalities from enacting a minimum wage separate from the statewide wage. “The 2006 amendment to our minimum wage law that prohibits individual municipalities from setting their own wages is outdated,” Boyle said. “We have to give local governments the tools to customize solutions that work best for their communities.” Boyle said the legislation would allow Philadelphia to set a minimum wage that is higher than the rest of the state. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 1 – Today, legislation ( H.B. 739 ) introduced by state Rep. Kevin Boyle that would require insurance companies and agents to develop cybersecurity policies and report cybersecurity events to the state insurance commissioner passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously. Boyle expressed gratitude to his colleagues for supporting and passing this legislation he championed in the House. “This legislation will go a long way in ensuring insurance consumers’ data is protected online from breachers,” said Boyle, D-Phila. “I applaud my colleagues for joining me to pass this important legislation in the House. Now, it’s up to the Senate to get this bill to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.” This legislation now goes to the PA Senate for consideration. Read more
HARRISBURG, April 24 – Today, the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee approved three bills that would give insurance consumers more rights and information, including a bill to expand coverage of breast cancer screening. House Bill 739 was introduced by Insurance Committee Chairman Kevin Boyle, D-Phila. This bill would require insurance companies and agents to develop cybersecurity policies and report cybersecurity events to the Insurance commissioner. Boyle said this bill ultimately aims to put policies in place that would make it very difficult for insurance consumers’ information to be breached or stolen, and make it easier to protect them if a breach occurs. “It’s important we make sure that insurance consumers are protected from scams and from having their electronic personal information stolen,” Boyle said. “Having cybersecurity policies in place and preventing breaches before they occur is a step in the right direction to ensure this for consumers. I am very pleased to see this bill voted out of committee and hope to see it signed into law to protect Pennsylvania insurance consumers.” House Bill 735 was introduced by state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks. This legislation would establish the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force, which would explore how to combat high flood insurance premiums. “This is the third time my Flood Insurance Read more
HARRISBURG, March 30 – Today, a judge in Texas struck down part of the Affordable Care Act that gave Americans access to no-cost or low-cost preventative health care. If appeals are unsuccessful, millions of Pennsylvanians could lose access to potentially life-saving preventative health care such as cancer screenings, depression and anxiety screenings, multiple vaccines, and annual well-woman visits. To protect Pennsylvanians, regardless of what the federal courts do, state Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., is introducing legislation that requires health insurers to cover preventative health care services without cost-sharing. “I believe every Pennsylvanian should have access to life-saving preventative health care without having to pay a copay, coinsurance, or deductible,” Boyle said. “Ensuring access to preventative health care just makes sense—preventative care saves lives and money. “I want to make sure what this judge ruled in Texas does not end up taking away necessary preventative care for millions of Pennsylvanians.” Read more
HARRISBURG, March 9 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., announced that he has been appointed to serve as the new majority chairman of the House Insurance Committee. The Insurance Committee has jurisdiction over the state Department of Insurance. The committee reviews bills that regulate home, auto, life, and health insurance, as well as fraternal society group benefits. “I am excited to have been appointed chair of this committee and look forward to getting to work keeping quality insurance affordable for all Pennsylvanians,” Boyle said. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., announced today that a $10,000 grant has been awarded to Burholme First Aid Corps Inc. in his legislative district. This funding comes from the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner, who awarded a total of $31 million across the state for fire companies and emergency medical services through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program (FCEMSGP). "The men and women at Burholme play a critical role as EMS employees in our community,” Boyle said. “I’m excited to see them awarded this funding and hope it will help them respond to constituents who need emergency medical attention.” Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., today hosted two check presentations in his legislative district. The first event took place at the Center for Families & Relationships where they were presented a check for $71,500. The second one took place at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia where they were presented a check for $60,000. “Both of these organizations provide fantastic services to seniors and families within the district, and I am excited to see this funding go to the worthy cause of furthering both their missions, benefitting the citizens of Northeast Philadelphia,” Boyle said. Boyle was joined at both presentations by state Rep. Ed Neilson and state Sen. Jimmy Dillon, both D-Phila. You can view photos from these events here . Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 28 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., has announced $2.5 million in state funding for two projects in the 172 nd Legislative District. These funds being awarded come from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The awardees include: The Friends of Father Judge High School, Inc. received $1 million for construction of the Career Pathways Academy Building. American Oncologic Hospital Fox Chase Cancer Center received $1.5 million for modernization to its research facility. “These are two projects that should do a lot of good for our community here in Northeast Philly,” Boyle said. “I am proud to have helped secure these grants and look forward to seeing these projects realized.” The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is a grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects. RACP projects are authorized in the Redevelopment Assistance section of a Capital Budget Itemization Act, have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact, and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenue or other measures of economic activity. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila., presented a $74,831 check to Congregations of Shaare Shamayim today. The check is for a state grant the congregation is receiving for renovations and upgrades to their facilities. “Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is a significant institution in our community, and I am happy to see these funds go towards upgrades to their facilities,” Boyle said. Boyle was joined by members of the congregation and Congregation Executive Director Jacques Lurie. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, July 25 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle will host a National Night Out event with family fun and information for all from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Fox Chase Elementary School Yard. There will be free giveaways, free food and more. The 2 nd Police District will host a community bike ride at 5:15 p.m. Ride participants will be eligible to win a new bicycle. The drawings for the new bicycles will be held immediately following the ride, around 5:45 p.m. National Night Out, a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, was first held in 1984. The first National Night Out involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states. It has grown to include tens of millions of neighbors in thousands of communities in all 50 states and U.S. territories and military bases worldwide. Boyle and his staff will be on hand during the event at the Fox Chase Elementary School Yard, 500 Rhawn St., Philadelphia, PA 19111, to answer questions about and help with state government-related programs. Anyone with questions can call Boyle’s district office at 215-695-1016. Read more
PHILADELPHIA, June 1 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-Phila./Montgomery, will host a senior fair and a free shredding event in June. The senior fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 24 at the Fox Chase Recreation Center, 7901 Ridgeway St., Philadelphia. A variety of constituent services will be available, including help with local and state government programs, and a free lunch will be provided. The shredding event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at Boyle’s district office, 7801 Hasbrook Ave., Philadelphia. Residents of Boyle’s district can help prevent identity theft by bringing their unwanted and outdated documents to be securely shredded. Boyle’s staff will be on hand to answer questions about state government-related services. Residents with questions about either event or who need help with a state government-related service or program may contact Boyle’s office by phone at 215-695-1016. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Eligible practitioners with the capacity to provide SUD treatment or SCA-funded case management services at approved practice site(s) and can demonstrate a minimum of two prior years of experience in the SUD field as well as a service commitment of two additional years. Use : To support the supply, distribution and retention of individuals delivering SUD treatment and SCA funded case management services. Funds : Varies by award. Application Deadline : May 26, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.ddap.pa.gov/Documents/Funding%20documents/GIFA%2022-02%20LoanRepayment_applicationguidance.pdf . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Enhancing Services to Culturally Specific Populations Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : A nonprofit organization for which the primary purpose of the organization as a whole is to provide culturally specific services to one or more of the following racial and ethnic communities: 1) American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts); 2) Asian Americans; 3) Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders; 4) Blacks; and 5) Hispanics. Use : To establish, expand, or Read more
People seeking refuge from hostility or persecution have always found a home in Pennsylvania - welcoming them is in our DNA. After all, our commonwealth was born of William Penn’s great “experiment” to establish a community where religious tolerance – an unusual idea at the time- was the guiding principle. Since then, Pennsylvania has greeted refugees from every corner of the globe, escaping every kind of oppression. Pennsylvania grew to embody its 1980’s tagline: You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania. Now, as we watch in disbelief and sadness at the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, it is time to again open our communities’ doors and hearts to welcome newcomers to our beautiful commonwealth. This is not some crisis affecting strangers on the nightly news. These are our neighbors’ families. This is local. This is real. This is touching our communities. From Philadelphia to Ambridge, and in communities in between, more than 122,000 Ukrainians already call Pennsylvania “home,” the second highest number of any state in the nation. And we want to assure those seeking refuge in our state now due to the current hostility, that they are welcome too. That is why we’ve proposed the creation of the New Neighbors Fund, that would authorize up to $2 million to support services for refugees from Ukraine. The New Neighbors Fund would supplement existing federal investments, and would create a Read more
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf commended the introductions of Senate Bill 11 76, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Williams, and House Bill 2380 , sponsored by Reps. Rob Matzie and Kevin Boyle, to appropriate $2 million in state funds to aid Ukrainian refugee resettlement efforts in Pennsylvania. This proposed legislation follows Gov. Wolf’s call to the General Assembly to continue supportive actions and efforts to sever financial ties with Russia . “Pennsylvania was founded on the ideals of peace, tolerance, and safety for all people, and we will continue to model these ideals and be a welcoming home for any who seek safe refuge in the United States,” Gov. Wolf said. “I am pleased to see the introduction of this legislation in our General Assembly to support necessary efforts in resettling Ukrainian refugees. This proposed funding will allow the commonwealth the flexibility to invest in refugee services quickly and efficiently, and ultimately provide a safe haven for these individuals.” In the proposed legislation, the $2 million state funds will be awarded to the Department of Human Services Refugee Resettlement Program’s contracted providers. The funding will be used to supplement existing federal investments and create faster and more flexible ways to deliver expanded services that will help refugee populations find and retain employment, achieve self-sufficiency, and fully integrate into their communities Read more
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