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Cartwright and Bilirakis Sponsor Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Seniors' Access to Hearing Service

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This week, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) filed the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act to expand seniors’ access to audiology and hearing services. This important piece of legislation fixes a long-standing access barrier that punishes both seniors and audiologists and increases the choices Medicare patients have when treating their hearing needs.…

Cartwright Statement on Historic Drug Negotiation Announcement

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Today, Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released the following statement after the unveiling of the first ten prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. “Today marks a historic moment with the announcement of the first drugs selected for Medicare drug price negotiation.  For the first time ever, Medicare is now able to negotiate with…

Cartwright’s Senior Legal Hotline Act would boost legal services for seniors

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.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Thursday said many seniors can’t afford legal assistance or don’t know where to look for help, especially people with low incomes. “Our seniors are highly vulnerable,” said Cartwright, D-Moosic. “Unfortunately, this means they are also disproportionately targeted by scammers.” In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Cartwright reintroduced the Senior…

Rep. Matt Cartwright Reintroduces Senior Legal Hotline Act

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Today, in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) reintroduced the Senior Legal Hotline Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will boost federal funding for senior legal hotlines that help protect older Americans from scams and offer services for an assortment of other legal issues. An identical version of this…

Cartwright Statement on Medicare Disinformation Campaign

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Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released the following statement in the wake of a disinformation campaign by the insurance industry that the White House aims to cut Medicare: "Social Security and Medicare represent our promise to seniors of a secure retirement, and I’m committed to protecting these programs. I’ve been a strong advocate for the protection of Social Security and…

Cartwright Secures Funding for Greater Scranton YMCA Wellness Initiative

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Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) joined representatives from YMCAs throughout the region at a press conference held Wednesday morning to unveil a new Wellbeing Initiative thanks to $1.85 million in federal Community Project Funding he secured. The $1.85 million will allow YMCAs in the Greater Scranton area, the Wyoming Valley area, Carbondale, Pittston and Wayne County…

Matt Cartwright visits Lackawanna County to talk Wellness Initiative

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Congressman Matt Cartwright announced Wednesday morning that $1.85 million in federal community project funding has been secured for the new Wellness Initiative. The program focuses on mental health education and support services, including a partnership with the national alliance on mental illness.

Cartwright announces 1.85 million for YMCA's Wellbeing Initiative

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US Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced today 1.85 million is going to YMCAs in Northeast Pennsylvania.  The money will be used to provide wellness, mental health and substance use disorder services for low-income families. Congressman Cartwright hopes this investment increases the advocacy for mental health while putting it in a location that’s open for the…