Author: Katy Golvala, CT Mirror.org

Connecticut reaffirmed Title IX protections last year that schools must treat all students equitably, regardless of their gender identity Sarah Celotto and her son Cameron pose for a portrait outside their home. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Sarah Celotto doesn’t know if she was being naive.…

Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz holding sample letter informing residents their medical debt has been canceled by Undue Medical Debt. At left is Allison Sesso, CEO of Undue Medical Debt. Credit: Mark pazniokas / CT Mirror NORWALK, Conn. — In the coming weeks, 23,000 residents will see part…

NORWALK, Conn. — Connecticut’s Medicaid program boasts lower costs and similar levels of access when compared to peer states, according to a report by independent consultants, leading to the conclusion that employing a model known as managed care would not likely save the state money. The findings…

Connecticut’s program to provide state-sponsored health coverage for children regardless of immigration status has generated explosive demand, shattering projected enrollment estimates. When the program, often referred to as ‘HUSKY for immigrants,’ launched in January 2023, officials predicted 4,250 kids would sign up. But, by April 2024,…

A report released Tuesday by the state’s Office of Health Strategy found shortfalls in reimbursement for behavioral health services across all insurance types, which could lead to issues for residents trying to access care. Using Connecticut’s all-payer claims database, the report’s authors investigated discrepancies in…

Executives from Northwell Health committed to making a $1 billion investment in Nuvance’s facilities over five years The Office of Health Strategy held a public hearing on Wednesday for a proposed merger between Northwell Health, a large New York-based health system, and Nuvance Health, which…

Connecticut’s Medicaid program pays providers less for specialist physician and behavioral health services compared to peer states, a report released by the Department of Social Services found. The study analyzed Medicaid reimbursement rates for more than 11,000 physician specialist, dental and behavioral health services. The…