Committee approves resolution urging elimination of mandated BMI testing for schools statewide

Representative Donahue collaborates to create supportive language addressing medical debt stigma.

The Senate adopted an amendment to SB 5947 to add Universal Health Care Commission input and passed the bill on final reading; sponsors described the measure as a design step that takes effect only if federal conditions or waivers trigger state implementation.

El Proyecto de la Cámara 28, que modifica elementos de los certificados de necesidad y conveniencia en el sector salud, generó debate sobre la falta de datos, planificación y efectos en competencia; aunque varios representantes criticaron la medida, el cuerpo aprobó la versión enmendada.

Patient advocates, clinicians and families told the Connecticut Rare Disease Advisory Council that adding Gaucher disease to the state newborn‑screening panel could shorten a typical seven‑year diagnostic odyssey and allow earlier treatment that improves outcomes.

Trehan critiques AI misuse as millions lose Medicaid due to administrative errors.

Under Public Act 2668, Connecticut will move key Office of Health Strategy programs — including the cost-growth benchmark, Certificate of Need oversight, the Connecticut AHEAD grant, Family Bridge home visiting, and hospital community benefit reporting — to multiple state agencies effective July 1; receiving agencies pledged continuity and stakeholder engagement at the cabinet's final meeting.

Chloe's parents share their journey and push for newborn screening for MLD.

House Bill 2049 mandates compliance for mental health coverage in Oklahoma's Medicaid plans.

Clark County's Joanna Jacob urges further collaboration on a parental support bill.

Witnesses including the Office of the Health Care Advocate and AARP Vermont supported H.577 to let Vermont join a multistate ArrayRx drug discount card program, citing large cash‑price savings. Both urged amending statute to make clear whether discount‑card spending counts toward plan deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums.

Mental health advocacy day convenes at the Statehouse with various representatives introducing themselves.

Legislation aims to ease access to medications for cancer and autoimmune disorders.

The Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee amended and released AB3242, which would require health plans to cover continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for glycogen storage disease and sets an effective date of Jan. 1, 2027. Insurers raised implementation and fiscal concerns during testimony.

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Senators pledge to revise bill to ensure accountability amid criticism of past decisions.