AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoState Health Costs: Connecticut’s active state-worker health-care appropriation was nearly exhausted in fiscal 2026, while retiree coverage ended the year with a $59.9 million deficit. Insurance Enrollment: Access Health CT open enrollment is underway through Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1; state financial assistance will continue in 2027 for eligible residents. Lead Prevention: The state health department is urging families to test children and homes for lead. Cancer Screening: Gov. Ned Lamont and health officials are promoting breast cancer screening and a state program offering free mammograms to eligible residents, including uninsured people reached through a mobile service. Overdose Response: A new state dashboard tracks drug overdose deaths in Connecticut. Infectious Disease: Eastern Connecticut has recorded its first mosquitoes testing positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded its recall of Miyoko’s plant-based butter, which may contain E. coli, yeast and mold; affected products were distributed in Connecticut.
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