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Fewer Children on Medicaid in Pennsylvania
Nearly 8 percent of children on Medical Assistance statewide have lost benefits since August, half of them in December* alone.
Philadelphia accounts for 24 percent of Pennsylvania's total enrollment -- but 29 percent of the reduction.
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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One-month change |
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Enrollment |
Individuals |
Percent |
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August |
1,161,135 |
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September |
1,143,169 |
-17,966 |
-1.5% |
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October |
1,130,300 |
-12,869 |
-1.1% |
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November |
1,117,728 |
-12,572 |
-1.1% |
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December |
1,073,064 |
-44,664 |
-4% |
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Change since August: |
-88,071 |
-7.6% |
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PHILADELPHIA |
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One-month change |
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Enrollment |
Individuals |
Percent |
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August |
273,484 |
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September |
270,648 |
-2,836 |
-1% |
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October |
264,341 |
-6,307 |
-2.3% |
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November |
261,850 |
-2,491 |
-0.9% |
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December |
247,968 |
-13,882 |
-5.3% |
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Change since August: |
-25,516 |
-9.3% |
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* Through Jan. 12 |
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SOURCE: Pa. Department of Public Welfare |
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