Dear Friends,

In this edition of my e-newsletter, you’ll find important updates on upcoming changes to Medicaid, information about the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which is putting money back into the pockets of eligible families, new financial education resources from the Pennsylvania Treasury, and reminders about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Additionally, I’ve also included details on several upcoming community events, including our free e-waste recycling, senior expo, and paper shredding events hosted by my office.

As always, if you need help with any state-related issue or need to talk with me directly, feel free to reply to this email or call my office at 215-943-7206.

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Changes to Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania, are coming on January 1, 2027, because of changes to federal law. More information is expected to be released, but here is what you need to know for now:

• Some adults will need to renew their Medicaid Plan every six months instead of annually.
• A new requirement means some adults enrolled in Medicaid will need to participate in work, school, job training, volunteering, or other community activities.

If you receive Medicaid, now is a good time to make sure your mailing address and contact information are up to date with DHS so you don’t miss important notices about these changes.

For more information about the new Medicaid requirements, click here.

Pennsylvania’s new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit has already delivered nearly $217 million in tax relief to more than 876,000 Pennsylvanians during the 2025 tax filing season. As additional tax returns are processed, the Shapiro Administration expects the program to provide approximately $220 million to as many as 940,000 residents by the end of the year.

Created as part of the 2025–26 state budget, the WPTC is modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and provides eligible working families with a state tax credit equal to 10% of their federal EITC, worth up to $805 in its first year. 

The credit is helping families cope with rising everyday costs by putting more money back into their pockets. The Department of Revenue streamlined the application process by automatically calculating the credit for many online filers and has launched an online eligibility calculator to help more Pennsylvanians determine whether they qualify.

Contact our office for more information about the WPTC or any other state program or issue.

The PA Treasury has launched a new online Financial Education Hub, which provides a centralized collection of resources to help Pennsylvanians improve their financial literacy and make informed financial decisions.

The hub covers topics including budgeting, saving, retirement planning, digital assets and cryptocurrency, along with information about Treasury programs such as PA 529, Keystone Scholars, and PA ABLE. Resources are tailored to groups including students, teachers, active-duty military members, veterans, and older adults.

The Financial Education Hub is available at patreasury.gov/financial-education

Applications for Property Tax/Rent Rebates are available, and the deadline to apply has now been extended to Dec. 31! This program provides money back to PA renters and homeowners for the property taxes or rent they paid in 2025, including seniors, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities. 

You can learn more here and contact my office for support with your application.

We are excited to be hosting several events over the next few months (with more to come)!  I hope you'll take advantage of these free services. If you have any questions, please contact my office at 215-943-7206 or simply reply to this email.

As our events get closer, information on dates and times will be released. Here is the list of our planned events to date:

Do you have old electronics taking up space in your home? I invite you to bring them to our free E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, August 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Pennsbury High School West Campus (608 S. Olds Blvd., Fairless Hills).

Hosted by myself, Senator Steve Santarsiero, and our staffs, you can recycle computers, laptops, printers, phones, VCRs, wires, and other small electronics, as well as small random metal items. Please note that monitors, televisions, hazardous chemicals, light bulbs, and materials containing Freon cannot be accepted.

ADDITIONALLY: We will also be collecting food for the Bucks County Opportunity Council. We greatly appreciate whatever you can offer!

I hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of your unwanted electronics. I look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, click here. 

We are hosting our annual Senior Expo on Monday, August 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westaby Hall in Fairless Hills. My staff will be there, along with a wide variety of vendors. You can also receive your flu vaccine!

If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please call my office at 215-943-7206.

Safely dispose of your confidential documents at my free Shredding Event on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 608 S. Olds Blvd., Fairless Hills.

This event is a convenient way to securely shred personal documents and help protect yourself from identity theft. Please note that this event is for individuals only and is not open to businesses.

I hope you'll take advantage of this free service I look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, click here.

Sincerely,

Jim Prokopiak

Pennsylvania State Capitol

121-B East Wing

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 787-1292

District Office

8610 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA 19054

(215) 943-7206

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