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Connecticut Toddlers Wait Nine Months for Eye Care Under HUSKY Medicaid

Cassidy Friedl noticed her son Luca's eyes drifting and knew something was wrong. But when she called a pediatric ophthalmology office to get him seen, she was told the next opening was nearly nine months away — a delay her family says came down to one thing: Luca is covered by Connecticut's Medicaid program, known as HUSKY.

Connecticut · 21d

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Number of cancer cases in men expected to double by 2050

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — There are certain cancers that only impact men, mostly because they develop in the male reproductive system. The number of cancer cases in men globally is expected to double by the year 2050. Dr. Samuel Gold with Hartford HealthCare at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, joined...

Hartford, CT · 19d

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CT offers health insurance subsidy to early childhood educators

More than 7,000 early childhood educators in Connecticut without health insurance can now sign up for state-subsidized coverage. The state is using $10 million from its newly created Early Childhood Education Endowment to offer the subsidy through Access Health CT, the state’s Obamacare exchange. The $1,000 to $ 1,200-a-year...

Connecticut · 20d

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22 of 26 Connecticut hospitals face Medicare cuts for readmissions

Connecticut's hospitals are teaming up to improve transition care for patients after discharge to prevent readmissions.

Connecticut · 23d

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The Dental Bank Launches to Expand Oral Health Access

The initiative builds on Abra Health Group’s presence across the state through its All About Kids and Presto Dental practices. Abra Health Group has launched The Dental Bank, a new community impact initiative designed to make essential oral health resources more accessible to individuals and families throughout Connecticut. The initiative builds on Abra Health Group’s presence across the state through its All About Kids and Presto Dental practices.

Connecticut · 22d

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Officials Estimate 100,000 In Danger Of Losing Healthcare Coverage As ACA Changes Loom

HARTFORD, CT — The estimated 100,000 customers who are projected to lose their healthcare coverage as a result of new requirements mandated by HR1 next year are families, neighbors and community members, Charter Oak Health Center President and CEO Vernette Townsend said Monday. Townsend, joined by senators Richard Blumenthal...

Hartford, CT · 22d

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South Windsor Delays Vote on Geissler's Plaza Project Over Oil Contamination Fears

South Windsor's Inland Wetlands Agency hit pause last week on a long-awaited redevelopment plan for the former Geissler's plaza, after a resident's warning about decades of oil trucks parked on the property raised fresh questions the agency says it needs answered before moving forward. The board voted unanimously to continue its public hearing on the 125-unit housing and retail project to next Wednesday, citing a need for more information from the developer.

South Windsor, CT · 24d

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PODCAST: Low Medicaid reimbursement rates stunt pediatric eye care

Katy Golvala discusses her story about how low Medicaid reimbursement rates impacts medical treatment to low-income people.

Connecticut · 22d

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Low Medicaid reimbursement rates stunt pediatric eye treatment for CT HUSKY patients

Physicians in Connecticut have long flagged low Medicaid reimbursement rates as a barrier to providing treatment to low-income people seeking medical care. For specialty care, the issue is exacerbated. WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article, “CT kids with Medicaid coverage can face long...

Connecticut · 22d

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Former operator of CT nursing homes faces possible revocation of Mass. license

In a recent federal settlement, Mirlis admitted to billing MassHealth and Medicare for “medically unreasonable and unnecessary” therapy at nursing homes in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Massachusetts · 22d

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CT seniors won’t see full effect of Social Security benefit increase

Social Security recipients in Connecticut and nationwide are getting a cost-of-living increase . Benefits are set to increase by $75 per month or $900 per year starting in January 2027. While it is expected to alleviate some pressure from rising costs, polls show most Social Security recipients wanted a 5% to 8% increase to keep up with the cost of inflation. John Erlingheuser, senior advocacy and outreach director for AARP Connecticut, said the increase will not be so impactful. "Medicare premiums are expected to go up in January and a lot of this increase will get eaten up by the increase in the cost of Medicare, which won’t leave so much for medicine, gas, electric, gasoline, water, and groceries," Erlingheuser pointed out. "People are going to be in a position regardless, of making some hard choices." The announcement came just before new data showed inflation rose in September, and workers' paychecks continue to dwindle amid inflation. Since the pandemic, Erlingheuser noted people have been taking drastic measures to cut costs, from cutting back on necessary medications, leaving thermostats at unhealthy levels and reducing how much food they buy. Beyond the inflationary pressure, it could ultimately affect Social Security’s solvency. Reports

Connecticut · 26d

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SOLENVIA Caregivers signs three-territory deal in CT

SOLENVIA Caregivers in-home care featuredSOLENVIA Caregivers, a growing senior home care franchise with a focus...

Fairfield County, CT · 26d

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CT kids with Medicaid coverage can face long waits for eye care

Many pediatric ophthalmologists limit the number of Medicaid patients they serve or don’t see them at all because HUSKY pays too little.

Connecticut · 24d

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Medicaid changes impact, newest culinary trail: CT politics news

These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more Connecticut political news, sign up here for The Issue, the CT Mirror’s weekly politics newsletter. Impact of federal Medicaid changes. U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, hosted a roundtable on Thursday morning in Norwich...

Connecticut · 25d

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Connecticut nursing homes see rise in 'immediate jeopardy' incidents

Five of the eight most recent findings involved medication errors at five separate facilities.

Connecticut · 27d

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Cardiac team at Manchester Memorial Hospital implants its first cardioMEMS device

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Recently, the cardiac team at Manchester Memorial Hospital implanted its first cardioMEMS device. A game-changer for patients living with heart failure in the Greater Manchester region. Dr. Danny Korkmaz, cardiologist at Hartford HealthCare’s Manchester Memorial Hospital, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to discuss. Learn more in the video player […]

Manchester, CT · 26d

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Medicaid changes impact, newest culinary trail: CT politics news

Plus: Social security recipients will see an increase and Blue Ribbon Commission on K-12 funding wants to encourage regionalization.

Connecticut · 25d

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Connecticut nursing homes see rise in 'immediate jeopardy' incidents

Connecticut nursing homes recorded 35 "immediate jeopardy" findings over the past year involving incidents that threatened residents' life and safety, a significant increase from the previous year, state officials said Wednesday. Eight immediate-jeopardy findings were issued during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, involving eight...

Connecticut · 27d