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CT lawmaker seeks ability take control of financially distressed hospitals
The language bill says lawmakers are trying to “prevent abrupt service interruptions and ensure the continuity of health care services at hospitals,” and more.
CT changed the jury selection system. Racial disparities remain and pay is still $50 a day.
The underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic jurors in some of the state’s courts is of vital importance to the judicial branch
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Reproductive rights are secure in CT. Here’s why some voters remain worried.
Voters who support expansion of reproductive rights applaud measures the Connecticut legislature has taken to secure access to care in-state.
CT governor selects Kathleen Holt as next CT health care advocate
Gov. Ned Lamont has tapped Kathleen Unger Holt, most recently the associate director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, to be Connecticut’s health care advocate.
CT nursing home loses federal funding. State commissioners call it ‘relatively unprecedented decision’
"This leaves many residents and their families vulnerable as they face uncertainty and potential distress," Mairead Painter, the state’s long-term care ombudsman, said.
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Cost of CT health plans to rise again in 2025
The cost of individual health plans sold on and off Connecticut’s Affordable Care Act Exchange will rise next year, driven by health care costs.
Late paychecks, no raises: Union leaders say payroll problems persist for CT home care workers
Connecticut home care workers complained for years about late paychecks, so the state hired a new vendor in March. Some say the problems persist.
CT residents face massive medical debt, collection agencies. They all have health insurance.
A spokeswoman for the company said in an email that it "has not been able to promptly meet the funding requirements of the employee health plan. As a result, we...
CT is considering health plan rate increases. Here’s what to know.
The Connecticut insurance department is again considering annual rate hikes for state-regulated health plans on and off the insurance exchange. Insurers are seeking an average increase of 8.3% on 2025...
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CT health care system sells 5 nursing homes to out-of-state provider
Financially troubled health care system has sold five of its Connecticut nursing homes to a former competitor that has agreed to pay back taxes and debts owed to vendors and...