The U.S. House could pass a 3-year extension for subsidies, but it’s likely to stall. Meanwhile, CT may extend open enrollment past Jan. 31.
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Trump’s ACA subsidy stance unclear as CT premium hikes loom
President Donald Trump was reportedly mulling the rollout of a health care proposal on Monday that could shake up last-minute negotiations.
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CT delegation opposes shutdown deal over health care subsidies
CT Democrats said they will continue to fight to extend premium subsidies that will soon expire for Affordable Care Act health plans.
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Murphy, Blumenthal reject shutdown deal over health care
CT’s senators opposed the deal because it doesn’t extend the policy at the heart of the shutdown fight: expiring health care subsidies.
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What to know about expiring ACA subsidies as open enrollment begins
Open enrollment is underway. But subsidies that help lower costs for Affordable Care Act plans are set to expire. Here’s what you need to know.
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Health care in CT: Where gubernatorial candidates stand on issues
CT gubernatorial candidates Ned Lamont, Bob Stefanowski and Rob Hotaling answer a number of CT Mirror questions about health care policy.
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Congress passes expanded health care benefits in sweeping bill
Insurers cited the end of enhanced federal ACA subsidies as the reason for rate hikes. But Congress was ready to pass a 3-year extension.
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Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act in 7-2 decision
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in a 7-2 decision released Thursday morning.
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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the ACA today. What happens in CT if the law is struck down?
In Connecticut, health officials say that if the ACA falls, the impact could be devastating.
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With Supreme Court decision on ACA looming, Democrats make health care a focus on the campaign trail
Democrats have made health care a key issue, pointing to the pandemic and the fate of the federal health law.
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Jahana Hayes, David Sullivan running classic race for U.S. House in unusual times
With the pandemic upending traditional politics, Hayes is running on her record and Sullivan on the need for change.
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Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court; Sen. Blumenthal says day was ‘sad, surreal’
A bitterly divided Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in a vote Sen. Richard Blumenthal called ‘surreal.’
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Blumenthal, other Dems boycott Barrett vote, but nomination moves forward
Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination will move to the full Senate on Monday.
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Blumenthal joins Dems in portraying Barrett as a threat to Affordable Care Act
Democrats believe attacking Barrett on how she would rule on the ACA at the Supreme Court is their best weapon.
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CDC gives CT an Oct. 16 deadline, and $2.4 million, to come up with a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
Lamont is creating a panel to develop a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. The CDC wants it in three weeks.