Sunday is the last day to buy private health insurance this year, and those trying to reach the uninsured are making calls, sending mail and visiting libraries, grocery stores, tax clinics, churches, big-box stores and bus stops in a final enrollment push.
As Obamacare sign-up period winds down, a final push for the uninsured
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5 Things to watch for in Gov. Malloy’s new budget
Once a month The Mirror answers five questions about a key element of the state budget process. Today’s story looks at some key issues Gov. Dannel P. Malloy must address in his next biennial budget plan, which is due to the legislature on Feb. 18.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Op-Ed: Compassionate support can improve healing for survivors of abuse
Many people instinctively understand that compassionate support is important for people who have lived through abuse and trauma, but instinct can make for a poor teacher. Our initial response to a survivor’s disclosure of past abuse can have a profound impact on his chances for recovery.
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Op-Ed: Compassionate support can improve healing for survivors of abuse
Many people instinctively understand that compassionate support is important for people who have lived through abuse and trauma, but instinct can make for a poor teacher. Our initial response to a survivor’s disclosure of past abuse can have a profound impact on his chances for recovery.
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CT lawmakers will attend Netanyahu’s speech — with misgivings
Washington – At least four of Connecticut’s Democratic lawmakers say they’ll attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s controversial address to Congress next month, even as some criticize the way House Speaker John Boehner made the invitation.
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On the way to Germany, Murphy meets with Lieberman in Tunisia
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he was going to go with other lawmakers to Germany this weekend to attend a global conference on security. On the way, they stopped over in Tunisia, where he ran into former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman.
Posted inHealth, Politics
Malloy gets flu shot, then jabs Christie, Paul on vaccines
When you’re Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, even getting a flu vaccination can be political, especially when it comes during a measles outbreak that has cast a harsh light on two presidential contenders who would appeal to vaccine doubters.
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Anthem warns customers about scam emails related to data breach
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is warning Connecticut residents to be aware of scam emails targeting current and former customers of the insurer, which was targeted by hackers who gained access to millions of customer records.
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Special elections: A dozen candidates for three seats
The ballots are set for special elections on Feb. 24 to fill three legislative vacancies created by lawmakers accepting positions in the executive or judicial branches of government.
Posted inHealth, Money, Politics
Insurers’ financial health improves post-Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON — As House Republicans once again voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act this week, there was further evidence the controversial bill is contributing to the good health of some of the nation’s major health insurers.
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Op-Ed: CT insurers force women to use medications off-label to treat hot flashes
The policies of some Connecticut insurers are forcing women to resign themselves to hot flashes or subject themselves to unintended consequences associated with exposure to medications not well studied or indicated for the treatment of the potentially debilitating condition.
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Op-Ed: CT insurers force women to use medications off-label to treat hot flashes
The policies of some Connecticut insurers are forcing women to resign themselves to hot flashes or subject themselves to unintended consequences associated with exposure to medications not well studied or indicated for the treatment of the potentially debilitating condition.
Posted inHealth, Politics
Murphy blasts GOP alternative to Affordable Care Act
Washington – As the Senate’s chief defender of the Affordable Care Act, Sen. Chris Murphy took a sledgehammer to a GOP alternative Thursday. “It would mean the retraction of health care for millions of Americans, “ he said.
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Newtown activists introduce bill banning high-capacity magazines
WASHINGTON – Newtown activists on Thursday helped introduce the first gun safety bill in this Congress, officially kicking off the gun control debate on Capitol Hill. The bill would ban large capacity ammunition clips for everyone but military members and law enforcement officers.
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Panel: Empower towns to raise revenue, control special ed costs
Expanding municipal taxation options, encouraging communities to share costs regionally and reforming special education topped House Speaker J. Brendan Sharkey’s new plan Thursday to bolster local and state budgets.