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‘Absolutely outrageous’ CT senator blasts Medicare Advantage insurers for denying care
Lawmaker blast Medicare Advantage providers for denying coverage for certain services through prior authorizations.

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‘Inhumane,’ ‘hazardous’: Legislators, advocates sound alarm on Medicare Advantage
“Don’t just jump into Medicare Advantage because the insurance company tells you it’s better for you. In fact, it may be hazardous to your health,” Sen. Blumenthal said.

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CT trade group to help small businesses offer health plans
The Connecticut Business and Industry Association plans to give its members an additional pathway to provide health coverage for their employees.

CT health insurance: You need to pick a plan? Here’s some help.
Knowing what to look for when selecting coverage can be overwhelming.

How a CT mayor was one of the biggest beneficiaries of 2021 property revaluation
The vast majority of the property owners who scheduled informal hearings with the employees at Municipal Valuation Services did not receive the assessment reductions they requested

Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. State says it saves millions.
“It is very strange that we are kicking people off of Medicaid at a time of budget surplus,” said Sen. Matt Lesser, D-Middletown.

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Lamont exploring Medicaid managed care, but many push back
Gov. Ned Lamont is exploring returning the state’s Medicaid program to managed care, but some fear it will increase costs and reduce access.

Why CT Democrats are warning voters about GOP track record on an issue
“What are they doing in Congress? What are they doing in state legislatures? What has the Supreme Court done?” said Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz

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CT in midst of health care workforce shortage. Licensing change could add more international doctors
The health care industry wants to boost immigration to add workers. But some states are using a lever they can control: medical licensing.

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New CT law prohibits medical debt reporting to credit agencies
A new Connecticut law took effect July 1 preventing health care providers from reporting medical debt to credit agencies, shielding residents’ credit scores from the potential adverse financial impacts of...