Insurers that sell policies on and off Connecticut’s Affordable Care Act exchange asked for an average increase of 20.4% on individual plans.
Jenna Carlesso
Jenna is CT Mirror’s Health Reporter, focusing on health access, affordability, quality, equity and disparities, social determinants of health, health system planning, infrastructure, processes, information systems, and other health policy. Before joining CT Mirror Jenna was a reporter at The Hartford Courant for 10 years, where she consistently won statewide and regional awards. Jenna has a Master of Science degree in Interactive Media from Quinnipiac University and a Bachelor or Arts degree in Journalism from Grand Valley State University.
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Public hearing on proposed health insurance rate hikes set for Aug. 15
The public can comment on Connecticut insurers’ proposed individual health plan cost increases, which average 20.4%, at the Hartford meeting.
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Fifteen health centers will administer monkeypox vaccines starting Monday
Providers will begin giving out shots on Monday. The announcement was made as 28 cases have been reported across five counties, all in men.
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CT anti-abortion advocates press for parental notification legislation
Anti-abortion advocates in Connecticut are calling for a bill requiring people under 16 to notify their parents before getting an abortion.
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Insurance Department agrees to move rate hike hearing but won’t change format
Officials will proceed with the typical public meeting, albeit in a new location, despite William Tong’s ask for a more formal hearing.
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Insurers seek average rate hike of 20% on 2023 individual health plans
The steep rate increase requests stunned advocates, who fear people will not be able to afford health insurance if they are approved.
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Close to 3,000 young children in CT vaccinated against COVID in first week
State officials expect demand for the vaccine to tick up when parents start preparing for a new school year.
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Connecticut records first case of monkeypox
The patient is a resident of New Haven County who is isolating at home. State officials said the risk to the public is low.
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Long COVID persists, but doctors are working on treatments
With a growing number of people getting long COVID, treatment programs have launched in CT and elsewhere to help people manage the symptoms.
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With overturn of Roe v. Wade, CT gears up for a surge of patients seeking abortions
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade led immediately to abortion bans in nine states, but abortion remains legal in CT.
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Connecticut prepares to roll out COVID vaccines for young children
The state has ordered 26,690 doses of the immunization and 91 providers have signed up to receive a supply of the vaccine.
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Still stuck at home during COVID: One person’s story
Despite the rollback of COVID restrictions, the disease is prevalent enough to keep some people at home. Here’s a video story of one of them.
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Wastewater samples show COVID levels falling in New Haven area
With fewer COVID tests being reported to the state, wastewater analysis like that done at Yale is proving to be a reliable barometer.
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CT contemplates doula certification, seeks input from those in the field
The state is appointing a panel to consider a certification program for doulas, workers who offer support to women during and after pregnancy.
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Baby formula shortage hits lower-income homes and families of color
Black and Hispanic mothers have lower rates of exclusive breastfeeding, and socioeconomic factors contribute to the disparity.