Protecting healthcare access and a reminder about the child and dependent care tax credit

Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik March 31, 2025 | 10:51 AM

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PROTECTING ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

I recently stood with my fellow House members from both sides of the aisle to ensure that Pennsylvanians maintain access to essential health care coverage, despite what happens at the federal level.

The PA House passed a package of four bills that would make sure you’re covered.

Health Insurance Access Protections Act: Protects coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Health Insurance Protections Against Limitations Act: Stops insurance executives from capping coverage for essential benefits.
Health Insurance for Young Adults Act: Makes sure parents can keep their children insured until age 26.
Health Insurance Preventive Services Coverage Act: Requires health insurance policies to cover preventive health care services without cost-sharing.

There are a half-million Pennsylvanians who finally have affordable health insurance via the Affordable Care Act and Pennie, the state’s health insurance marketplace. I’m proud to fight for them and their families – and our economy with health care jobs that you can’t outsource.

YOUR voice matters – tell the Senate to act!

HOUSE GAME & FISHERIES COMMITTEE UPDATE

Last week, I chaired the House Game & Fisheries Committee meeting. I’m pleased to report that my bill on abandoned and derelict boats passed out of committee. This bill would aid local police and municipalities in dealing with the growing problem of abandoned boats on our rivers and streams. The committee also approved a bill that would heighten the penalties for the release of dangerous species.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT PA’S CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT THIS TAX SEASON

Filing your taxes? Have child or dependent care expenses? You might qualify for up to $2,100 BACK IN YOUR POCKET!

Paying for child or dependent care is one of the biggest expenses impacting working families here in Allegheny County. That’s why I was proud to support a law that more than tripled the amount of money that could go back in your pocket with the Child & Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit.