At a ribbon-cutting at Waterbury Hospital Wednesday, Gov. Lamont said it’s unclear how much in unpaid taxes CT will recover from Prospect.
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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What to know about Lamont’s “CT option” plan for health care
Gov. Ned Lamont wants a bill passed to study the feasibility of a “Connecticut option” — a new health plan for universal, affordable care.
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Emergency legislation would create acquisition loophole for UConn Health
The provision, tucked into a sprawling bill, would allow UConn to add behavioral health beds without going through state approval process.
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CT lawmakers explore legislation to curb medical credit cards
Thousands of CT providers offer option to apply for medical credit cards to cover out-of-pocket costs. Lawmakers want consumer protections.
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Advocates revive fight to establish overdose prevention centers in CT
The proposed bill continues an effort that nearly gained passage last year, but ultimately ran into opposition from Gov. Ned Lamont.
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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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Medicaid cost, DCF oversight among CT lawmakers’ 2026 priorities
Connecticut legislators have lofty ambitions to tackle major health and human services challenges during the 2026 legislative session.
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CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital
The Office of Health Strategy approved a $13 million deal for the University of Connecticut Health Center to purchase Waterbury Hospital.
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Immigration enforcement drives health concerns in CT
CT residents who fear they or a loved one could be deported say they are facing mounting mental and physical health problems.
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How will CDC vaccine schedule changes affect CT residents?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced updates to its recommendations for childhood vaccines. Here’s what to know.
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CT health plan subsidies set to be available beginning Feb. 1
Access Health CT said it will launch an enrollment period Feb. 1 for eligible customers to enroll in coverage with the new state subsidy.
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Some ConnectiCare customers report enrollment, billing problems
A processing error has potentially left several hundred CT residents who enrolled in 2026 ACA insurance plans without their selected coverage.
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Childhood vaccines still covered by insurance in CT, official says
Childhood vaccines will remain covered by insurance despite recent recommendation changes by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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After a decade of delays, DSS call center wait times show signs of improvement
DSS launched a new phone system meant to reduce wait times. Results are good so far, but some want quality assurances codified into law.
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CT to get $154M through federal rural health grant for 2026
CT will receive federal assistance to improve health care and access in rural parts of the state ahead of anticipated cuts to Medicaid.