AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedicaid Accountability: Connecticut AG William Tong announced a $36.5 million multistate settlement with CVS over allegations of over-dispensing insulin pens, with about $1.09 million tied to Connecticut Medicaid. Medicare “One-Way Door” Risk: A new explainer warns that switching from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare can trigger medical underwriting for Medigap if you miss the limited Medigap open enrollment window—especially relevant for people turning 65 or moving across state lines. Health Coverage Access in CT: Connecticut is still struggling to find Medicaid-enrolled providers for 24-hour residential substance use treatment for teens, even after federal waiver funding—leaving a critical gap in HUSKY Health care. Public Health Alert (Cyclospora): Cyclospora, linked to explosive watery diarrhea, has been reported in 17 states; officials say there’s no single confirmed source yet, and CDC monitoring continues. Heat & Safety: Severe storms and extreme heat have left thousands without power in Connecticut, with flood watches also in play—plus reminders for people on life-sustaining medical equipment to plan for outages. Local Care Expansion: Northwell Health opened a primary and immediate care facility near Hawley, aiming to reduce long travel for non-life-threatening needs and expand hours.
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