The change follows a federal policy finalized in May expanding Affordable Care Act eligibility to DACA recipients.
Katy Golvala
Katy Golvala is CT Mirror's health reporter. Originally from New Jersey, Katy earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Mathematics from Williams College and received a master’s degree in Business and Economic Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in August 2021. Her work experience includes roles as a Business Analyst at A.T. Kearney, a Reporter and Researcher at Investment Wires, and a Reporter at Inframation, covering infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Reproductive rights top of mind for some CT voters
In a CT Mirror poll, nearly half of voters identified abortion and reproductive rights as an issue important to them this election cycle.
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Medicare Advantage insurers deny care too often, Blumenthal says
A federal report outlines how UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and CVS reject coverage of post-acute care at higher rates than other services.
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‘Inhumane,’ ‘hazardous’: Legislators, advocates sound alarm on Medicare Advantage
As open enrollment looms, CT officials are warning against the pitfalls of Medicare Advantage, a type of plan offered by a private company.
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New CBIA program will help CT small businesses offer health plans
CBIA created the program after multiple failed efforts to push for legislation that advocates said would have expanded small businesses’ coverage options.
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How extreme heat harms CT residents: Impacts are far-reaching
CT heat-related emergency room visits doubled in stretches of hot days this year. And heat stroke and exhaustion are the tip of the iceberg.
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Seguro médico de Connecticut: Cómo elegir un plan
Saber qué buscar al seleccionar una cobertura de seguro médico en Connecticut puede ser abrumador. Esto es lo que debe saber.
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CT health insurance: How to pick a plan
If you just moved to CT, had an employment change or are turning 26, you might need a new health insurance plan. Here’s what to look for.
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Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim one of the biggest beneficiaries of revaluation in 2021
A tax adjustment saved Ganim roughly $8,240 annually, a substantial reduction compared to adjustments meted out to tens of thousands of other Bridgeport homeowners.
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CT hospital’s workers demand more security amid safety concerns
Following what they described as a rise in aggressive patients, Bradley Memorial employees are asking Hartford HealthCare for two security guards.
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‘Help is out there’: CT leaders mark Overdose Awareness Day
In 2023, more than 1,300 CT residents — an average of nearly four people per day — died of an overdose. CT leaders say help is available.
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CT’s stricter Medicaid limits could reduce coverage, advocates say
People who won’t qualify for HUSKY A under new income limits can be covered under Covered Connecticut, but advocates warn of potential gaps.
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Lamont exploring Medicaid managed care, but many push back
The managed care model would offer CT more budget predictability, but it has a reputation for increased costs and reduced access to care.
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CT Democrats say voters should be wary of GOP abortion platform
Republicans say their platform has shifted away from a national ban on abortion, but CT Democrats pointed to the GOP’s record on the issue.
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Immigrant physicians: A solution to workforce shortages?
The health care industry wants to boost immigration to add workers. But some states are using a lever they can control: medical licensing.