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Opinion: Limiting increases in health insurance rates is not the answer

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Opinion: Limiting increases in health insurance rates is not the answer

Recently, the state Department of Insurance announced some good news: the rate increases requested by nine Connecticut insurance companies for the upcoming year were reduced from 25% to 50%. The bad news? Insurance rates for 2024 remain elevated for 188,000 Connecticut residents. Cutting the scale of an increase is still an increase. We believe there … Read more

Money and mental health: experts, lawmakers say lack of funding is limiting access

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Money and mental health: experts, lawmakers say lack of funding is limiting access

Experts say a lack of funding and resources could keep Americans from getting the mental health care they need. “Let’s talk about resources, and then we can talk about the mental health crisis,” Susan Gurley, executive director of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, said at the morning conference. Wednesday: “It’s All About the … Read more