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Posted inHealth, Politics

Health care in CT: Where gubernatorial candidates stand on issues

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso October 11, 2022 @ 5:00 amOctober 20, 2022 @ 10:10 pm

CT gubernatorial candidates Ned Lamont, Bob Stefanowski and Rob Hotaling answer a number of CT Mirror questions about health care policy.

Posted inPolitics

Congress passes expanded health care benefits in sweeping bill

Avatar photo by Lisa Hagen August 12, 2022 @ 4:54 pmSeptember 26, 2022 @ 3:46 pm

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.

Posted inHealth

Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act in 7-2 decision

Avatar photo by Kasturi Pananjady June 17, 2021 @ 10:58 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 1:00 am

The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in a 7-2 decision released Thursday morning.

Posted inHealth

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the ACA today. What happens in CT if the law is struck down?

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso November 10, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:41 am

In Connecticut, health officials say that if the ACA falls, the impact could be devastating.

Posted inHealth, Politics

With Supreme Court decision on ACA looming, Democrats make health care a focus on the campaign trail

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso November 2, 2020 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:42 am

Democrats have made health care a key issue, pointing to the pandemic and the fate of the federal health law.

Posted inPolitics

Jahana Hayes, David Sullivan running classic race for U.S. House in unusual times

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat November 1, 2020 @ 5:00 amOctober 12, 2022 @ 10:54 pm

With the pandemic upending traditional politics, Hayes is running on her record and Sullivan on the need for change.

Posted inJustice, Politics

Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court; Sen. Blumenthal says day was ‘sad, surreal’

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat October 26, 2020 @ 8:58 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:40 am

A bitterly divided Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in a vote Sen. Richard Blumenthal called ‘surreal.’

Posted inPolitics

Blumenthal, other Dems boycott Barrett vote, but nomination moves forward

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat October 22, 2020 @ 2:44 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination will move to the full Senate on Monday.

Posted inPolitics

Blumenthal joins Dems in portraying Barrett as a threat to Affordable Care Act

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat October 12, 2020 @ 2:14 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:41 am

Democrats believe attacking Barrett on how she would rule on the ACA at the Supreme Court is their best weapon.

Posted inNews

CDC gives CT an Oct. 16 deadline, and $2.4 million, to come up with a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

Avatar photo by Ana Radelat September 23, 2020 @ 6:17 pmAugust 3, 2022 @ 10:38 am

Lamont is creating a panel to develop a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. The CDC wants it in three weeks.

Posted inHealth

CT Democrats pledge to defend health care after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso September 22, 2020 @ 4:59 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:39 am

Democrats pledge to protect health care locally if Ginsburg’s replacement helps sink the Affordable Care Act.

Posted inPolitics

Democrats see political gain in Trump’s SCOTUS win

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas July 8, 2020 @ 7:09 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:35 am

Democrats believe that President Trump’s animus to Obamacare, especially as it applies to women, energizes their base in blue states.

Posted inHealth

Senate Democrats to tackle drug prices, revive public option in upcoming session

Avatar photo by Jenna Carlesso January 21, 2020 @ 3:05 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:25 am

The agenda unveiled Tuesday is expected to be followed by an announcement tomorrow that Gov. Ned Lamont will use executive authority to limit price increases by providers and insurers.

Posted inHealth

CT, other Democratic states, to ask Supreme Court to reverse Obamacare ruling

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Ana Radelat and Jenna Carlesso December 19, 2019 @ 2:22 pmMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:20 am

“Connecticut will join its sister states in taking swift action to challenge this faulty and flawed decision,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.

Posted inHealth

If cautiously, Lamont exploring health care reform

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas December 17, 2019 @ 5:00 amMarch 5, 2022 @ 12:20 am

Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration is part of a working group exploring health care reforms for 2020. He was late to the debate in the last session.

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