What Home Care Really Costs Connecticut Families

For eight years I worked as a nurse at one of the major hospitals in our area, on a med-surg floor and in ED observation. I saw the same moment again and again. An older patient was medically ready to go home. And the family was standing at the bedside asking, quietly, whether Mom would be safe, and whether she would fall again the minute she got back to her own kitchen.

Medical services company settles with 4 states over 2023 hack of sensitive patient records

State attorneys general on Friday announced a health care services company has agreed to pay $300,000 and make sweeping changes to its security practices following a March 2023 breach exposing the data of more than 13 million people nationwide. The case, brought by AGs in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York...

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from hospital after a stroke and goes to rehab facility

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Friday that he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Murphy, 53, said in a statement that doctors are “very encouraged by the progress I've made so far" and that the stay at the rehabilitation center will get him back to work on the quickest timeline possible. Murphy said doctors diagnosed him with a small hemorrhagic stroke, which is a bleed in the brain. He said he called 911 on Oct. 31 out of an abundance of caution after feeling that “something was not right” with his body. “This has been a scary experience for me and my family, and I appreciate the continued respect for our privacy,” he said. The press release updating Murphy's condition included a statement from Dr. Jose Suarez, chief of neurosciences critical care at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Suarez said the senator has shown tremendous progress and “we expect that he will make a full recovery following rehabilitation.” In the Senate, Murphy serves on the Appropriations Committee and is a leading voice

Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, as Connecticut members weigh switching by Dec. 7

Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, Medicare Advantage included, on Jan. 4, 2027 if the two sides do not reach a new contract, UnitedHealthcare says on its Yale network page. Until then, the insurer says, Yale New Haven hospitals, facilities and physicians, including Yale Medicine and Northeast Medical Group, stay in network... The post Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, as Connecticut members weigh switching by Dec. 7 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Connecticut Opens Health Enrollment With Financial Aid Available

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Joshua Hershman are encouraging residents to review their health insurance options and see whether they qualify for financial assistance as the state’s annual open enrollment period begins through Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace.

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose access to Providence, Lee Health, Yale New Haven Health or Bon Secours hospitals between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2027. Only the Providence exit is confirmed; the other three systems are still in contract talks or have said they intend […] The post UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours appeared first on The Money Overview .

CVS brings vaccines to Owls

With flu season approaching, it is important for the campus community to protect themselves against viruses. This includes getting vaccinated. The Morrill Hall Breezeway was transformed into a vaccine clinic on Oct. 28, as students and staff waited in line to get vaccinated for flu, meningitis ACYW-135, Hepatitis A, B, or AB, COVID-19, Human Papillomavirus, measles and other vaccines.

November Economic Pulse (Office of the State Comptroller)

Hope everyone is recovering from their Halloween sugar rushes as we embark on the holiday season. As this time of year marks when some people may turn to second and third jobs to supplement their income, November’s Economic Update highlights the gig economy in Connecticut, which about one in five adults in America have reported participating in.

Access Health CT Opens 2027 Enrollment as Families Face Higher Costs and Federal Changes

Connecticut residents can now review their health insurance options for 2027 through Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace. Open enrollment began on Oct. 23 and continues through Jan. 15, 2027, according to the agency. Residents can apply for coverage, renew their insurance ,or choose a different plan.

Program to offer new mothers free visits by registered nurses

Mothers with newborns in the Northwest Corner will be eligible for a new program that will offer three home visits by a registered nurse in a program offered by the Community Health and Wellness Center, a federally qualified healthcare center with facilities in Torrington, Winsted and North Canaan. The program...

As Medicaid rules change, students, hospitals, and community groups help people keep coverage

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here . Inside a small gas station, surrounded by chips, candy, cigarettes, and lottery tickets, a group of public health graduate students waited as the cashier finished helping customers. When it was their turn, Debbie Kariuki and her fellow Brown University students stepped forward with their stacks of Medicaid flyers. Through a glass partition, they explained to the woman at the register that they were sharing information about changes to Medicaid that could affect people’s healthcare coverage. “There wasn’t actually much room for us to post flyers,” Kariuki told me. But the cashier was eager to help alert others in her South Providence, Rhode Island, neighborhood. She welcomed the English and Arabic flyers, clearing out space for them at the checkout counter. She also asked for additional flyers in Pashto. The Brown students are part of wide-ranging efforts to reach millions of people across the country who are affected by major changes to Medicaid that start for certain recipients in January. To keep or obtain Medicaid healthcare coverage, these people will be required to demonstrate they meet new work or “community engagement” requirements , and they will face more

Obamacare open enrollment runs past HealthCare.gov’s Jan. 15 close in California, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Virginia, while Idaho shoppers must finish by Dec. 15

Open enrollment for 2027 Affordable Care Act coverage starts Nov. 1, but the closing date depends on where a shopper lives. HealthCare.gov, the federal site used by most states, closes Jan. 15, 2027. Exchanges in California, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Virginia stay open longer, and Idaho ends Dec. 15. The difference is up […]

Connecticut hospitals warn federal cuts could threaten cancer aid and other patient support programs

Programs that help patients afford cancer treatment could be at risk under proposed federal changes to drug discounts.

Hartford HealthCare expanding access to advanced spine care in Manchester area

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Back pain can make even the simplest daily activities a challenge. That’s why Hartford HealthCare is expanding access to advanced spine care in the greater Manchester region. Dr. Andrew Wakefield, neurosurgeon at Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to talk about the latest advancements […]

Manchester Memorial Hospital expands access to care with new 3D mammography unit

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Manchester Memorial Hospital is expanding access to breast cancer care with a new 3D mammography unit. Even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be coming to a close, the importance of screening lasts all year long. Dr. April Duckworth, Breast Surgeon at Hartford HealthCare Cancer...

Manchester Memorial Hospital expands access to care with new 3D mammography unit

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Manchester Memorial Hospital is expanding access to breast cancer care with a new 3D mammography unit. Even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be coming to a close, the importance of screening lasts all year long. Dr. April Duckworth, Breast Surgeon at Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, joined Good Morning Connecticut at […]

10 Connecticut Retirement Communities That Make Growing Older Feel Like Something To Look Forward To

Retirement used to bring up images of rocking chairs and very long afternoons. Well, that picture could use a serious update. These days, choosing where to spend your later years can be surprisingly exciting. The possibilities go well beyond finding somewhere comfortable to live. Across Connecticut, retirement communities are offering...

First flu-related deaths reported in Connecticut

Hartford coalition will help residents navigate Medicaid changes

The coalition will help Hartford residents learn about the Medicaid changes and navigate options for maintaining coverage.

ConnectiCare is ending every Medicare plan it sells on December 31

ConnectiCare is leaving Medicare altogether. The Connecticut insurer says all of its Medicare plans end December 31, 2026, and that it will not offer any as of January 1, 2027. Members who want coverage in place on that date have until December 7, the end of Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment, to move to another plan, […] The post ConnectiCare is ending every Medicare plan it sells on December 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .