Colorado, Nevada have approved public option plans this year.
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For third year in a row, public option bill won’t move forward in Connecticut
Proponents of the public option insurance plan said they pulled the bill because the governor threatened not to sign it.
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Health care reform bills face uncertain future as end of session nears
Momentum surrounding a public option bill and a prescription drug proposal has slowed. Here’s why.
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How does the public option bill differ from Gov. Ned Lamont’s health care plan? Here’s a look at the two proposals.
With the rising cost of care a central issue this legislative session, lawmakers and Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration have each moved ahead with their own plans aimed at driving down prices.
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Democrats eye tax on insurers to fund broader health reform package
Lawmakers want to revive a tax on carriers to support additional subsidies on the exchange, expansion of Medicaid.
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‘Public option’ health insurance in CT is a key priority for Democrats in 2021
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and thousands unemployed, legislators say having a ‘public option’ is more pressing than ever.
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Democrats push latest public option bill despite slim chance of passing
In a short session, Democrats lack support from the governor and Republicans, but they’re still attempting a public option bill.
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State religious leaders are pushing lawmakers on health care equity
A coalition of faith leaders is asking lawmakers and other state leaders to push for affordable coverage, preserve Medicaid eligibility and improve data collection.
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Senate Democrats to tackle drug prices, revive public option in upcoming session
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.
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If cautiously, Lamont exploring health care reform
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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With outlook bleak for public option, lawmakers shift to new 2020 health care agenda
As hopes for public option dim, lawmakers move to a health care reform agenda that has bipartisan support.
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Health insurers ramp up lobbying battle against Medicare-for-all
With Democratic candidates for the White House calling for health care changes that would adversely impact Connecticut’s health insurers, the industry is hitting back.
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Lamont: We’ll revisit public option health care issue next year
Efforts to push through a revised public option health care bill came “too late” in the legislative session, and Lamont pledged to revive the issue next year.
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Public option bill, already weakened by debate, dies in the Senate
The bill’s long slog and eventual death caps months of contentious discussion on efforts to change Connecticut’s health care landscape.
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Watered-down public option bill heads to Senate after House approval
A deeply diluted version of a public option health care bill moved through the House Tuesday, drawing bipartisan support but abandoning its ambitious goals.