Need help with insurance, REAL ID or other state programs?

Rep. Tarah Probst March 19, 2025 | 12:41 PM

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Request a review of denied 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, check here.

What you need to know about REAL ID

As a reminder, getting a REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but beginning May 7, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant license/identification card, or another form of federally acceptable identification (such as a passport or military ID) to:

Board domestic commercial flights.
Enter a military base.
Enter certain federal facilities that require a federally acceptable form of ID.

Please note that you can continue to apply for a REAL ID after the May 7 enforcement deadline.

To learn more about the REAL ID program, click here.

I-80 update

We are awaiting independent test results from a soil sample submitted by Stroudsburg Borough on whether there is a vernal pool or wetlands on the site of the I-80 construction project. PennDOT said this is “delineated water," but recent observance by a wildlife biologist appears to suggest that is not the case. If wetlands are discovered, a 75-foot setback would be required. I will keep you posted.

My office can help you!

My office is here to assist you with any state government-related services you may need. Don’t hesitate to contact us at (570) 420-2850 or stop by the office at 18 S. 9th St. in Stroudsburg. It is our pleasure to help you with these services and more.

And don’t forget that we have weekly satellite hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Lehman Township and Delaware Township. This gives you more ways to reach my office for assistance.

Youth Job Fair April 19

Don't miss out! PSFC - Youth Empowerment Services will be hosting a Youth Job Fair April 19! See the flyer above for details.

Catching the big one

The Pike County Commissioners have announced that the 27th Annual Fishing Derby will take place April 26, rain or shine, at Lily Pond, off Rt. 6 on Schocopee Road. Visit here for registration details.

I also want to share that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has posted its 2025 trout stocking schedule! You can view the full stocking schedule here, where you can search by county.

Here are some key dates for anglers:

March 29 marks the statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day.
April 5 kicks off the statewide Opening Day of Trout Season.
May 25 and July 4 are Fish for Free Days.

I love being back at East Stroudsburg High School. Thank you, Mr. Healey, for again gathering an amazing group of women and legislators for your annual Women’s History Month Panel. The theme was “Finding the Courage to Create and Follow Your Own Path.” Talking to the students was the best part of this day. I will always bleed purple!

At East Stroudsburg University with Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties fighting for affordable higher education and so much more!