Health Coverage
Just under half of CT’s private sector workers have employer health insurance; CT 8th highest among states in high-deductible plans
Between 2014 and 2015, 48.7% of private sector workers in CT were enrolled in coverage at work, according to a new analysis by SHADAC. That rate is a combination of the percent of private establishments that offer health coverage (86.3%), the percent of workers who are eligible (78.0%), and the percent who accept, or “take…
Read MoreNine in ten CT residents have a usual source of care
A new CDC report finds that in 2014, all but 10.1% of Connecticut residents had a usual source of medical care. The same report found great variation among states but, on average, 17.3% of Americans lacked a usual source of care. Vermont led the country with only 2.8% of residents that report they do not…
Read MoreNovember web quiz: CT health coverage
Test your knowledge of health care coverage in Connecticut. Take the November CT Health Policy Webquiz.
Read MoreACA and covering the uninsured: How did CT do?
An analysis of new Census data finds that 88,000 more CT residents had coverage last year than the year before, largely due to expansions under the Affordable Care Act. CT’s uninsured rate dropped from 9.4% in 2013 to 6.9% last year. However that drop was less than the US average and far less than other…
Read MoreMarch web quiz on CT employer coverage
Test your knowledge of employer coverage trends in CT. Take the March CT Health Policy Webquiz.
Read MoreGovernor proposes to cut 40,000 working parents from HUSKY
The Governor’s budget proposal released today would move an estimated 20,000 working parents with incomes from 133% to 185% of the federal poverty level (currently $25,975 to $36,130/year for a family of three) from HUSKY to the CT Health Insurance Exchange. Right now those working parents pay no premiums or copays for comprehensive coverage. In…
Read MoreAwaiting the Supreme Court: What Could it Mean for CT?
Policymakers and politicians, in CT and across the country, are eagerly awaiting/dreading tomorrow’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act. We’ve outlined a few possible scenarios and the potential impact on CT. All scenarios have an upside, and there is a way through for every possibility. No matter the decision, we are much farther…
Read MoreJune web quiz – trends in CT adults’ access to care
Test your knowledge about trends in CT adults’ access to health care. Take the June CT Health Policy Webquiz.
Read MoreSustiNet and labor deals announced
Supporters of SustiNet, the state’s plan for health reform, the administration and legislature have come to an agreement that includes creating a SustiNet Cabinet to shepherd the implementation of reforms in CT. The Cabinet will develop a business plan for a public option of health coverage and study the feasibility of exercising the Basic Health…
Read MoreHealth First and Primary Care Authority Updates
Last Thursday both Authorities met in separate meetings. The Health First Authority is collecting information on CT’s spending on health care and Medicaid rates. Urban Institute researchers shared info from a 2003 Health Affairs article showing that CT’s Medicaid rates averaged 83% of Medicare, compared to 69% nationally. MA pays 80%, NY 45% and RI…
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