PENNSYLVANIA – August __, 2025 – Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace (pennie.com), in coordination with Health Market Connect LLC (HMC), the newly appointed contractor of Pennie’s Assister Network, is taking a major step forward in connecting the uninsured with affordable health coverage. Pennie and HMC are launching a new network of regional organizations dedicated to providing localized support throughout the Commonwealth.
This innovative and community-centered model is designed to ensure that every Pennsylvanian, regardless of where they live, has access to trusted, in-person assistance when exploring their health coverage options. The appointed regional organizations will be responsible for hiring local Pennie-Certified Assisters who will serve as trusted guides throughout the enrollment process and conducting outreach to the uninsured.
Pennie-Certified Assisters offer free, local, and in-person support to individuals and families. These trained professionals help consumers understand their coverage options, complete their applications, and connect to financial savings that can significantly reduce monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
By creating these regional hubs that live within communities across the state, Pennie and HMC are strengthening grassroots outreach efforts, raising awareness of available coverage, and building trust among uninsured populations.
These regional organizations are tasked with growing their networks within their communities and collaborating with other community partners in their area. Pennie and HMC will support these organizations with resources, training, and collaboration opportunities to help them maximize their local impact. For any organization interested in more information, click here to fill out the Pennie Community Partner form.
This statewide initiative is a key component of Pennie’s mission to ensure that every rural, suburban, and urban community has the resources needed to access high-quality, affordable health insurance.
These regional organizations include:
- Northwest – Meadville Medical Center
- Northeast – Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN)
- Southwest – Adagio Health
- Cambria Area – Penn State Center for Rural Health
- Central – PATHS, LLC
- Lancaster Area – Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN)
- Southeast – Mendoza Group
- South Central – Harrisburg Area YMCA
Pennie is Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, providing the only connection to financial savings that lowers the cost of high-quality private health insurance plans. Pennsylvanians looking for health coverage can visit pennie.com or call Pennie Customer Service at 844-844-8040, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
About Pennie
Pennie® is the official health insurance marketplace for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the only source of financial help to lower the cost of high-quality private health insurance plans. Pennsylvanians without access to other health coverage can find affordable health plans through Pennie that meet different needs and budgets. Eligibility for financial help is based on income, family size, and other factors. Pennie is operated by the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority, established under state law. For more information, visit pennie.com or follow us on social at fb.com/PenniePA and Twitter.com/PennieOfficial.
Contact Information:
Kelsey Cameron
Pennie Marketing Communications Manager
kecameron@pa.gov