AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConnecticut Health Policy: Medicaid spending per enrollee in CT jumped 14% from 2023 to 2024, but the state says HUSKY still remains the cheapest coverage option even as pharmacy and long-term care drive costs. Health Access & Costs: Insurers are seeking double-digit rate hikes for CT-regulated plans next year, with proposed increases averaging 16.2% for individual policies and 17.8% for small groups. Reproductive Health Support: CT is launching a privately funded “Safe Harbor Fund” on July 1 to help patients traveling into the state for abortion and gender-affirming care. Public Health & Safety: A Class I recall is expanding for 684,000+ bags of Zapps and Dirty potato chips sold in Connecticut due to potential Salmonella contamination. Infectious Disease Watch: Tick bites are sending more Americans to emergency rooms than ever before this summer, a sign public health experts warn could mean a tough season for Lyme and other tick-borne illness. Community Health: A new UVM study links Hartford’s historic redlining to higher lead levels in soil, raising ongoing risks for children.
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