A legislative committee advanced a bill imposing consumer protections for long-term care insurance policyholders, among other provisions.
Jenna Carlesso
Jenna is a reporter on The Connecticut Mirror’s investigative desk. Her reporting on gaps in Connecticut’s elder care system prompted sweeping changes in nursing home and home care policy. Jenna has also covered lapses in long-term care facilities, investigated the impact of cyberattacks on hospitals, and uncovered the questionable dealings of health ministry groups that masquerade as insurance. Her reporting sparked reforms in health care and government oversight, helped erase medical debt for Connecticut residents, and led to the indictments of developers in a major state project. Her work has been recognized by the National Press Foundation and the Association of Health Care Journalists. Before joining CT Mirror, she was a reporter at The Hartford Courant, where she covered government in the capital city with a focus on corruption, theft of taxpayer funds, and ethical violations.
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CT homemaker companion training bill clears committee
The bill would create new training requirements for employees at homemaker companion agencies, which have operated with little oversight.
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Long-term care insurance legislation advances
The bill would require CT Insurance Dept. to hold a public hearing when insurers’ rate hike requests exceed 10%, notify lawmakers in advance.
Posted inHealth
Legislators mulling more scrutiny of private equity nursing homes
The bill would require private equity nursing home owners to secure a performance bond and would boost financial disclosure mandates.
Posted inHealth
Lawmakers revive efforts to help long-term care insurance policyholders
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide relief to long-term care insurance policyholders squeezed by large premium increases.
Posted inHealth
Training mandates mulled for homemaker companion workers
Under the proposal, new employees at homemaker companion companies in CT would have to complete 10 hours of training on a variety of topics.
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Medicaid caps sought for unionized nursing homes that hire family
Officials want a bill that would limit Medicaid payments for unionized nursing homes whose owners hire family members at inflated salaries.
Posted inHealth
Lamont: Disband OHS, cut hospital taxes, design public option
The disbanding of the Office of Health Strategy and a revised hospital tax agreement topped Gov. Ned Lamont’s list of health care priorities.
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Policyholders wage grassroots effort for long-term care insurance reform
A group of long-term care insurance policyholders are traveling around the state, trying to build a grassroots coalition to spur reform.
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CT officials voice concerns about Trump health care plan
Connecticut health officials and lawmakers on Thursday expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s new health care policy framework.
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Flu cases, hospitalizations are rising sharply in CT
Flu cases in CT have increased dramatically over the last month, and officials say the surge in illnesses is happening earlier this year.
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Lamont pitches millions for food pantries, Planned Parenthood
Lamont announces $168 million to offset federal cuts to nutrition assistance, reproductive health services and health insurance.
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Should CT fund its own SNAP program? Lamont, budget chair disagree
The proposed state-funded SNAP program would be for those expected to lose federal benefits by March 31. Gov. Ned Lamont isn’t on board.
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Qué deben saber sobre los que pueden perder SNAP en CT
Aproximadamente 36K residentes de CT corren el riesgo de perder el acceso a los beneficios de cupones de alimentos. Lo que debe saber.
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Access Health CT enrollment steady, despite in-flux ACA subsidies
Federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans could soon be cut, but enrollment in CT is at nearly the same level as last year.