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Lamont pledges to extend ACA subsidies. His gubernatorial challengers are split
Ned Lamont and challenger Josh Elliott would continue ACA subsidies beyond 2027. Ryan Fazio wants to address high healthcare costs first.
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More CT residents are taking testosterone
Androgen prescriptions in Connecticut have increased by 63% over the past three years — and endocrinologists say most are going to men.
ACA coverage losses surge in Connecticut after subsidy expiration
More than 22,000 people enrolled in Access Health CT in 2026 lost coverage in the first six months of the year, a 75% increase over last year.
Planned Parenthood regains federal funding as ‘Big Beautiful’ provision expires
A one-year freeze on funding to organizations that provide abortions and received more than $800K in annual reimbursements expired last week.
Yale health system ousted CEO Chris O’Connor following financial woes, failed hospital deal
Chris O’Connor’s abrupt exit from Yale New Haven Health System followed financial strain, failed Prospect hospital deal, mounting pressures.
New work requirements could end Medicaid for thousands in CT. What to know
Congress and President Trump revised work requirements in an omnibus federal budget bill last July. Changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
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