Hi neighbor!

Welcome to this week’s edition of “Get Updated with Greg”!

 

The Affordable Care Act has saved lives, protected people, and grown our economy here in

Montgomery County. But the ACA is under constant attack. I voted to make sure your healthcare is between you and your doctor – and nobody else.

 

The four bills in our Protecting Your Care package makes sure you’re covered.

• The Health Insurance Protections Against Limitations Act makes sure your lifetime coverage actually lasts a lifetime – insurance companies can’t simply decide your illness or injury is too expensive and refuse to cover any more care (H.B. 535).
• The Health Insurance for Young Adults Act allows young adults just starting their careers without access to insurance to stay on their parents’ plans until age 26. With one-in-six young adults having a chronic condition and any young adult being susceptible to illness or injury, this will make a real difference (H.B. 404).
• The Health Insurance Access Protection Act makes sure an insurance company cannot cancel your coverage or send your rates skyrocketing for a pre-existing condition (H.B. 618).
• The Health Insurance Preventive Services Coverage Act keeps you healthy today and allows screening for health care issues that could arise tomorrow (H.B. 755).

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

 

YOU can join the fight to defend affordable care – add your voice and urge the

State Senate to act!

 

Bill Signing with Gov. Shapiro

 

I’m excited to share that Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed my bill, H.B. 2426, into law. Now known as Act 150 of 2024, this law makes license plate flipping devices—often used to evade tolls and law enforcement—illegal across Pennsylvania.

These devices have no place on our roads, and this new law closes a dangerous loophole to improve safety and accountability for all Pennsylvanians. This is a big step forward for public safety, and I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues to get it across the finish line.

As always, you can also follow me on socials, Facebook, Instagram, and X (previously Twitter), to keep up to date on when I post legislative, community, PennDOT, and weather updates.  Please feel free to pass this update along to friends throughout our community, so they can keep in touch, too.

 

PA’s Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit

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

 

I’m reminding eligible residents to take advantage of Pennsylvania’s Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit while doing your personal income taxes by April 15. This credit, expanded under a law I voted for, provides financial relief to working families with child or dependent care expenses.

 

The PA Department of Revenue encourages filing through myPATH, Pennsylvania’s free online tax filing system. You can find more information about the tax credit here or contact my office.

MCIU Education Panel

I had an amazing time learning from the bright young minds of Montgomery County at a recent event hosted by Children’s First. I met future cardio-thoracic surgeons, fashion designers, teachers, and more—a reminder that our future is in great hands with these incredible young leaders.

A big thank you to Children’s First for the invite and to my colleagues, state Sen. Maria Collett, state Rep. Joe Ciresi, and Rafia from state Rep. Cerrato’s office for letting me join them. It was truly inspiring to see the passion and ambition of the next generation!

 

25th Anniversary of the Plymouth Community Center

Over the weekend, I had the honor of celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Plymouth Community Center alongside local leaders, residents, and community members. The center has been a vital hub for recreation, education, and connection in our community for the past 25 years, providing a space for people of all ages to come together and thrive.

It was great to reflect on its impact and celebrate the investments that continue to make Plymouth Township a great place to live. I look forward to seeing the center serve our community for many more years to come!

 

CCATE – Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo y Educacion on Community Assembly on Socio-Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health

I was honored to join CCATE’s Community Assembly on Socio-Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health to hear directly from the community about the challenges and solutions surrounding mental health. This important event brought together experts, advocates, and community members for a powerful conversation about emotional well-being.

Listening to personal stories and collaborating on ideas reinforced the need for continued advocacy and support. A huge thank you to CCATE for hosting this meaningful discussion and for their dedication to uplifting the voices of our community. I look forward to working together to ensure mental health remains a priority in our legislative efforts.

 

2025 Fishing Season

 

The 2025 trout season will open officially on Saturday, April 5. Click here for the entire 2025 schedule.

 

Free Community Shredding Event

 

I’m excited to invite you to a FREE Community Shredding Event hosted by my office in partnership with the Plymouth Township Police Department. This is a great opportunity to securely dispose of old documents and protect yourself from identity theft!

 

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (or until trucks are filled)
Location: Central Montco Technical School – Parking Lot
821 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

 

Important Details:

Limit of 4 boxes or 4 bags per household (standard storage box/bankers box or grocery bag)
On-site mobile shredding trucks for secure disposal of sensitive documents
First-come, first-served – event ends when trucks are full!

 

Take advantage of this free, secure, and convenient way to declutter and protect your personal information. I look forward to seeing you there!

 

Elmwood Park Master Plan Development Meeting on April 1

 

Save the Date for the next Elmwood Park Master Plan Development Meeting tomorrow, April 1! If you have not already completed the Survey to share your thoughts about the park – please do so as soon as possible. The survey is closing soon! Elmwood Park Public Survey

 

Conshy GreenFest 2025 

 

The Conshohocken Environmental Advisory Council (Green Conshy) is excited to host GreenFest this year! The event will include an e-waste recycling drop-off (Small items only. No monitors, TVs, or batteries.). There will be kids’ crafts and family-friendly activities to help all members of our community learn and explore important topics like composting, climate change, green energy, sustainable gardening and landscaping, and more.  

 

There will be electric vehicles and e-bikes to check out! Biking and walking to the event are encouraged!

 

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025)

Time: Noon to 3 p.m.

Location: Mary Wood Park, 515 Harry Street, Conshohocken, PA (Indoor and Outdoor)

 

Additional Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/601940039276242 

 

Free Legal Services for Seniors!

 

REAL ID Days

 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will begin enforcement of REAL ID requirements beginning May 7. This means that to board a domestic flight, enter a military base or a federal facility that requires identification at the door, one will need a REAL ID unless they have a U.S. passport, military ID or other federally acceptable identification. If you have any questions concerning REAL ID, visit PennDOT.pa.gov/REALID or contact my district office at 484-685-3494.

To help ensure residents in our area can secure a REAL ID by the deadline, PennDOT will open its Driver License Centers for Real ID Days.

 

Norristown Driver License Center: 1700 Markley St., Suite 30, Norristown

• Monday, April 14, 10 AM – 2  PM
• Monday, May 5, 10 AM – 2 PM

King of Prussia Driver License Center: 143 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia

• Monday, April 14, 10 AM – 2  PM
• Monday, May 5, 10 AM – 2 PM

You can find more information here.

 

PA House Scholarship and Fellowship Program Now Open!

 

The PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program is now open for applications. The award includes the value of one semester of tuition at the State System of Higher Education for each of four years. Please see the eligibility requirements above. You can learn more here.

 

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is based in the state Capitol in Harrisburg and gives participants a chance to work on committees or in House leadership offices, draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with public officials and staff, tour historic places, and more. Fellows receive a biweekly stipend, and credits are set by the academic institutions. To qualify, applicants must be:

• a college junior or senior, graduate student, or law school student.
• enrolled in a PA college/university (or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution).
• pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Visit this page to learn more.

 

State Services

2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Open!

 

Eligible seniors and residents with a disability: you can now apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent you paid in 2024!

 

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits income-eligible seniors 65 or older, widows or widowers 50 or older, and residents with a disability 18 or older. The program has been expanded to provide larger rebates and a higher qualifying income threshold. (The limit is now $46,520 for both homeowners and renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded for income calculation purposes.)

 

Please remember that my office can help you apply!

 

LIHEAP Application Reminder

 

I want to share a reminder that the 2024-25 LIHEAP application session is currently open through April 4, 2025. If you need help heating your home this winter, please visit the website below to learn more about the program and apply! 

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

 

Request a Review of Denied Health Insurance Claims

 

 

If you believe your health insurer wrongly denied a claim, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department may be able to help.

 

Pennsylvania consumers with commercial health insurance can now ask for a review of denied health insurance claims. The Independent External Review allows you to share why your request should be covered. If the independent review organization decides the care should be covered, the consumer’s health insurer must cover the care.

 

For more information, email or call me or click here.

 

SEPTA Senior Key Cards and Card Renewals

 

We can renew your SEPTA Senior Key Card at my office if it has expired or will expire in the upcoming month. Please stop by my district office or any of the satellite locations to renew your card before it expires. You also can call to schedule an appointment. 

 

In addition, my office can process applications and take photos for new SEPTA Senior Key ID Cards, which grant free rides on all SEPTA Regional Rail and transit routes inside Pennsylvania to seniors 65 or over. Simply come into one of my offices with a form of identification bearing your date of birth, such as a birth certificate, U.S. passport, or driver’s license issued in Pennsylvania. After we quickly snap a photo and enter your information into SEPTA’s online system, SEPTA will ship your new card to you directly.

 

Click here for my office locations.