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Report: CT family premiums rising 8.2X faster than earnings
A new report by Families USA finds that from 2000 to 2007, family health insurance premiums in CT rose from…
DSS asks CMS for a HUSKY delay
The administration has asked the federal government for a four month delay for moving HUSKY families into the new HMOs.…
Drug company Cephalon will pay CT $6 million fine
CT’s Attorney General announced yesterday that Cephalon, Inc. will pay $425 million nationally and $6.13 million to CT for illegally…
Critical Condition documentary showing tomorrow night
PBS’ POV series tomorrow night at 9pm will be, Critical Condition, describeing the barriers to accessing care for America’s uninsured.…
Legislature and Comptroller announce audit of DSS
Legislative leaders and Comptroller Nancy Wyman announced today that the Comptroller’s office will conduct an audit of DSS to eliminate…
PCCM public hearing and RFA out
The Appropriations and Human Services Committees held a public hearing today on DSS’ proposal for a PCCM pilot for HUSKY.…
CTHPP is seeking a Program Director
The CT Health Policy Project is hiring a Director of Programs. The position involves coordinating consumer assistance and educational programming…
DSS answers Medicaid Managed Care Council on HUSKY and Charter Oak costs
Yesterday’s Medicaid Managed Care Council was standing room only for what is generally a dry actuarial discussion about rate setting.…
Behavioral Health Partnership/HUSKY update
At Wednesday’s BHP Oversight Council meeting, DSS reported HUSKY MCO enrollment numbers in Middlesex County, the first to go “on-line”…