Category Archives: advocacy

One More Hurdle to Ensure More Affordable Insurance

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

By Frances G. Padilla The best interests of consumers and small business prevailed this week when the state senate voted 23 – 12 to pass a proposal requiring Access Health CT, the state’s new health insurance marketplace, to negotiate the … Continue reading →

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Health Foundation Supports Continued HUSKY A Coverage

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

For Immediate Release April 17, 2013 Contact: Alice Straight 203-639-0550 ext. 309; PRESS RELEASE  Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut announced today that it stands in support of those rallying to preserve HUSKY A at the Capitol. “Taking away the … Continue reading →

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Foundation’s legislative activities continue

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

By Frances G. Padilla President, UHCF This year, UHCF is focused on efforts that educate and engage people, and build public will for health care reforms that increase affordability, improve quality and promote better health. While much of this work … Continue reading →

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Last chance to fix the Exchange Board

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

As I’m writing this there are 15 hours left in this year’s legislative session and the bill which would put consumers and small businesses on the Health Insurance Exchange Board is still in a logjam waiting to be called to … Continue reading →

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Cigna shareholder revolt

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

If former insurance executive turned whistleblower, Wendell Potter’s prediction is right, annual meetings this year for insurers won’t be the non-events they usually are. In his blog Potter writes: Of the five biggest for-profit insurers, Cigna will lead off the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Consumer Chanting About at Exchange Meetings?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

The Health Insurance Exchange, established in the Affordable Care Act and slated to be operational in 2014, is envisioned to be an efficient and competitive marketplace where individuals and small businesses can purchase quality, affordable health insurance. The law takes … Continue reading →

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