WPBN: Given the implementation of new laws, it is critical that you have a thorough understanding of your rights and responsibilities.
The following provides an overview of the most significant legislative changes that will occur in Pennsylvania in 2025. This brief is intended to help you effectively navigate these changes.
Raise in Compensation for State Legislators:
Pennsylvania legislators, including members of the State House and Senate, Governor Josh Shapiro, judges, and high-ranking executives, will see significant pay increases in 2025.
The Social Security benefits that recipients receive are expected to increase by 2.5%, but these officials will receive a 3.4% pay raise, which is a significant increase in comparison.
Increased Benefits for Those Who Respond to Emergencies:
First responders in Pennsylvania, including local and state police, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel, will be eligible for Workers’ Compensation beginning in October 2025 if they are diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
This change recognizes the challenges that first responders face with their mental health while on the job and provides them with more support when they need it.
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The Expansion of the Safe Haven Law:
The Commonwealth’s Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to surrender newborns without facing legal consequences, is expected to expand significantly by 2025.
The list of approved facilities where a newborn infant can be safely released will be expanded to include urgent care centers. This ensures that potential parents in need of assistance have more options.
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Does Medicaid Coverage Apply to Doulas?
Doulas will be eligible for compensation under Pennsylvania’s expanded Medicaid coverage. Doulas are trained professionals who provide support to people who are pregnant, in labor, or have recently given birth.
They provide physical, emotional, and educational support. Those who support this move are emphasizing the possibility of it helping to reduce maternal health disparities experienced by minority women and improving maternity care overall.
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The coverage of mandatory biomarker testing includes:
Beginning in 2025, all Pennsylvania health insurance plans will be required to cover cancer biomarker testing.
This laboratory method is an essential tool for medical professionals because it allows them to select and monitor treatment plans, forecast outcomes, assess risks, and determine whether or not a patient is eligible for clinical trials.
Implementing this regulation is expected to improve cancer care and patient outcomes.
Pennsylvania’s new laws are intended to improve the well-being of its residents by addressing a variety of issues such as worker benefits, maternity health, and advances in medical care.
Individuals and families who are aware of these developments will be better able to adjust to the ever-changing legal landscape.
