Conn. Gov.Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut's Coronavirus Response Efforts
As the
Data updates on testing in
Since yesterday's update, an additional 766 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in
A county-by-county breakdown includes:
See table here (https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2020/04-2020/Governor-Lamont-Coronavirus-Update-April-15)
For several additional graphs and tables containing more data, including a list of cases in every municipality, visit ct.gov/coronavirus.
Last weekend,
To accommodate this emergency need,
For more information related to the plan for long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, read the list of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
This is the 28th executive order
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner
The new HealthBridge coverage allows health care and other workers on the front lines of the pandemic to directly enroll for a no-premium payment three-year life insurance policy with a
Eligible individuals must be employed at a licensed hospital, urgent care center, or with an emergency medical services provider in
"Innovative products like HealthBridge provide much needed peace of mind and security for those working on the front lines of this pandemic who give so much of themselves for all of us," Commissioner Mais said. "When the company first reached out to us with this idea, we immediately started working to expedite approval so front-line healthcare workers can benefit from the support life insurance can offer."
For more information, read the press release issued today by the
All fully-insured plan health plan members, including those with high-deductible health plans, can now receive COVID-19 testing and treatment with no out-of-pocket costs.
Some employers, especially large ones, sponsor self-funded health plans. Insurance Commissioner
Medicaid and the
For more information, read the press release issued today by the
Access Health CT special enrollment period ends
Access Health CT,
The only way to sign up for this new special enrollment period is by calling 855-365-2428.
In the last month, 1,920 previously uninsured residents have enrolled in health insurance plans through the special enrollment period.
"We are experiencing a public health crisis," Access Health CT CEO
Individuals who experience a qualifying life event (such as losing coverage due to a job change, moving to
For more information on the special enrollment period, visit learn.accesshealthct.com.
Providing information to
For the most up-to-date information from the
Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance and TDD/TTY access. It intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms but may have general questions related to COVID-19. Anyone experiencing symptoms is strongly urged to contact their medical provider.
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