Come celebrate with RCPA at our 2026 Conference in Hershey, PA, as we honor the distinguished careers of four leaders in health and human services.

In order to be recognized on the 2026 RCPA Conference signage, sponsorships and advertisements must be submitted by September 8, 2026.

Join RCPA for an afternoon of golf on Monday, September 28, 2026. This networking event will be held in support of the RCPA PAC.

DHS is rescheduling their online forum, which will provide community-based organizations and providers with important updates regarding H.R. 1.

Time is running out for your chance to register with early bird rates for the 2026 RCPA Conference Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities!

RCPA has updated our H.R. 1 Medicaid Resource Guide, which is designed to provide education and resources for the changes that are set to occur.

On August 10, 2026, Governor Shapiro issued a letter reaffirming his pledge to support Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

RCPA is proud to host several webinars as a prelude to our conference Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities.

Early bird rates end August 28 for the 2026 RCPA Conference "Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities!"

A total of $35,000,000 in RHTP funding is available to stabilize or enhance rural health care access and promote well-being.

RCPA has submitted comments to the CMS IFC addressing Medicaid community engagement requirements in 91 Federal Register (“FR”) 33348.

(RESI), a 501(c)(3) affiliate of RCPA that has been dormant for several years, is relaunching in an effort to complement RCPA’s work and improve client care.

RCPA submitted comments to CMS addressing the Medicaid Program, Medicaid Managed Care SDP, and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments.

On July 14, DHS reconvened their H.R. 1 Stakeholder Work Group to discuss Pennsylvania’s plan to implement the changes coming to the Medicaid program.

Join RCPA for golf on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Hershey Country Club to support the RCPA PAC.

RCPA has sent a letter to the PA Administration and Legislature, asking them to reaffirm their commitment to Olmstead and Community Integration efforts.

RCPA has provided members a general update on the Pennsylvania 2026/27 budget. Further updates will be given at the next Government Affairs Committee meeting.

The RCPA Government Affairs Committee meeting that was originally scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, is being rescheduled to July 21, 2026.

RCPA is requesting your consideration to make a donation to our PAC Silent Auction at the 2026 Conference.

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on Monday that the state will join a multi-state legal action against President Donald Trump.

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a pair of challenges to Texas’s ban on paid voter assistance.

A federal judge temporarily blocked a portion of the ED's narrowed definition of “professional degree” that was set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

RCPA is excited to host a membership benefits webinar on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as an opportunity for members to orient themselves with all that RCPA membership includes.

OLC released a memo seeking to undercut the integration mandate in the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. and in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The Mental Health Safety Net (MHSN) Coalition sent a letter today, June 18, 2026, to the General Assembly in support of County-funded community residential programs.

H.B. 1939 proposes to amend the Human Services Code by establishing a market index rate adjustment process for ID/A services. RCPA is maintaining a neutral position.

Registration is now open for RCPA's 2026 Conference Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities, which will be held September 29 – October 2 at the Hershey Lodge.

Mercer Government Services recently reported that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule that could significantly affect Medicaid provider payment strategies across both managed care and fee-for-service delivery systems. The proposal would establish Medicare-based payment limits for certain provider payment arrangements, expand documentation and reporting requirements, and introduce new operational considerations for states. RCPA will continue to monitor the details of this new proposed rule and is preparing to submit comments by July 21, 2026. We welcome RCPA member input and ask you to contact your respective RCPA Policy Director. If you have any questions regarding the report, please contact Fady Sahhar .

RCPA is excited to host a membership benefits webinar on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 1:00 pm, as an opportunity for members to orient themselves with all that RCPA membership includes. This is not just for new and future members. For current members, there may be benefits associated with our membership that you may not be aware of, including targeted meetings and groups that occur throughout the year as well as elements of the new website you may not be familiar with.​​​​ Registration is required; please register here to attend the webinar. Items we will review include the below and much more: Virtually meet the dedicated RCPA Policy Staff and RCPA lobbyists. NEW ! RCPA announced a new website earlier this month, and all members are encouraged to create their RCPA Portal account. The benefits and its importance will be highlighted! Discuss the 2026 Legislative and Administrative priorities. Preview RCPA divisional committee and subcommittee meetings and what they offer. Review exclusive yearly educational and networking events. Understand the value of the ANCOR and National Association memberships included with RCPA membership. Visit the RCPA member benefits web page for more information, or contact Tieanna Lloyd for benefit details.