Medicaid entitlement for 46 - FY 2026 - T21

The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services $629,753,703 on October 1, 2025, under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027.

The award funds Medicaid entitlement for Pennsylvania, supporting medical assistance for low-income individuals, children, pregnant women, and elderly populations across the state. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, a child entity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, administers the award statewide.

The department passed through a sub-award to Vision To Learn, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Los Angeles, California, awarded on June 8, 2026. Vision To Learn delivers eye exams and corrective eyeglasses to elementary school children throughout Pennsylvania, with funding covering services for children enrolled in CHIP or Medical Assistance who lack existing vision benefits.