Health Coverage - CT Health Policy

November web quiz: CT health coverage

By Ellen Andrews | November 3, 2015 |

Test your knowledge of health care coverage in Connecticut. Take the November CT Health Policy Webquiz.

ACA and covering the uninsured: How did CT do?

By Ellen Andrews | October 21, 2015 |

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…

March web quiz on CT employer coverage

By Ellen Andrews | March 5, 2015 |

Test your knowledge of employer coverage trends in CT. Take the March CT Health Policy Webquiz.

Governor proposes to cut 40,000 working parents from HUSKY

By Ellen Andrews | February 6, 2013 |

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…

Awaiting the Supreme Court: What Could it Mean for CT?

By Ellen Andrews | June 27, 2012 |

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…

June web quiz – trends in CT adults’ access to care

By Ellen Andrews | June 18, 2012 |

Test your knowledge about trends in CT adults’ access to health care. Take the June CT Health Policy Webquiz.

SustiNet and labor deals announced

By Ellen Andrews | May 17, 2011 |

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…

Health First and Primary Care Authority Updates

By Ellen Andrews | June 23, 2008 |

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…

Charter Oak update

By Ellen Andrews | May 6, 2008 |

Last night, the House passed a stripped down version of the Charter Oak fix bill, 5617, leaving only mental health parity. The House version removed critical provisions including dental and vision care, removing limits on prescriptions, medical equipment and lifetime limits on care, independent grievance and accountability options, sustainability provisions, prohibition against contracting with unlicensed…

Oregon holds lottery – not for millions, but for health care coverage

By Ellen Andrews | March 8, 2008 |

From the Case Center for Reducing Health Disparities blog, for the first time in four years, there are openings in the Oregon Health Plan Standard. The state program covers the basics including medical services, medications, and limited dental and vision services. OHP Standard is offered at little or no cost to very low income residents…