Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
08/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2026 13:27
On Women's Equality Day, Shapiro Administration Highlights Free Preventive Screenings and Services Available to Pennsylvania Women through Their Insurance
August 26, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA
On Women's Equality Day, Shapiro Administration Highlights Free Preventive Screenings and Services Available to Pennsylvania Women through Their Insurance
On Women's Equality Day, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is highlighting the free preventive screenings and services available to Pennsylvania women at no-cost though their health insurance plan.
PID hosted the latest stop of its statewide women's health insurance informational tour in Philadelphia in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Human Services (DHS), the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women, joined by Penn Medicine. The tour, running through September, is designed to directly connect with Pennsylvania women in their communities to highlight what life-saving preventive services are covered at no cost through their health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. At each stop, women are also able to ask questions and share their experiences navigating the health insurance system.
"Today is Women's Equality Day, and we want to celebrate it by bringing this important insurance information to Pennsylvania women directly. All women deserve health care that is accessible and affordable," said Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys. "We know that understanding what is available through your insurance can be the first step toward taking charge of your health. Our informational sessions seek to remind Pennsylvania women what preventive care and services they are entitled to at no additional cost."
Speakers Include:
Dr. Pamela Levin - Penn Medicine Director of Wellness, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Florencia Polite - Penn Medicine Chief, Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Michael Humphreys Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner
Sara Goulet - Special Advisor to the Secretary, Department of Human Services
Representative Bridget Kosierowski
Ashley Walkowiak - Governor's Advisory Commission on Women Executive Director
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