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PCCM public hearing and RFA out

By Ellen Andrews | September 24, 2008

The Appropriations and Human Services Committees held a public hearing today on DSS’ proposal for a PCCM pilot for HUSKY.…

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DSS answers Medicaid Managed Care Council on HUSKY and Charter Oak costs

By Ellen Andrews | September 20, 2008

Yesterday’s Medicaid Managed Care Council was standing room only for what is generally a dry actuarial discussion about rate setting.…

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Authorities holding public hearings

By Ellen Andrews | September 6, 2008

The Health First and Primary Care Authorities will hold public hearings on their mandates to develop options for health coverage…

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PCCM concept paper out

By Ellen Andrews | August 28, 2008

The concept paper for the state’s planned PCCM pilot has finally been delivered to the legislature. The Appropriations and Human…

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Charter Oak/HUSKY troubles in the news

By Ellen Andrews | August 5, 2008

The current problems getting providers to participate in the new Charter Oak/HUSKY plans have been hot news lately. A sampling:…

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Charter Oak/HUSKY/PCCM update

By Ellen Andrews | July 31, 2008

DSS Comm. Mike Starkowski met with the Appropriations and Human Service Committees yesterday delivering a 72 page program update. The…

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Troubling Charter Oak call

By Ellen Andrews | July 30, 2008

We’ve received calls from many consumers about Charter Oak – and it is a good option for some. However yesterday…

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HUSKY/Charter Oak health plan rates up 24% from last year

By Ellen Andrews | July 23, 2008

After accounting for the impact of dental and prescription drug carve outs, the capitated rates paid to the three HUSKY…

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Concerns about new Charter Oak $100,000 annual cap

By Ellen Andrews | July 17, 2008

On Monday, Time magazine posted a story called “Low Health Insurance Caps Leave Patients Stranded.” The article exposes the real…

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