Connecticut Losing Billions of Potential Revenue The Yankee Institute for Public Policy (Mark E. Fitch) reports “Connecticut lost $1.1 billion to other states in 2018 and ranked sixth in the nation for loss of income and wealth to other states.” Retirees make up a significant portion of the income and wealth loss. The Yankee Institute…
Kathleen Holt, MBA, JD – Associate Director Kathleen Holt joined The Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2014 as Associate Director. Ms. Holt began her career with CIGNA Insurance Company, developing insurance claim process improvement strategies. After obtaining her M.B.A. in Healthcare Management from the University of Connecticut, Ms. Holt helped protect patient rights and expand…
It seems as if the TRB had not gotten the Supplemental Plan approved by the Insurance Commission All members currently covered through Teachers’ Retirement insurance will be receiving a notice from Anthem in regards to the Medicare Supplement plan. The Medicare Supplement plan coverage had to be adjusted to meet certain Connecticut state mandates. The…
On October 23rd, two hundred and twenty eight SFCRTA members attended a breakfast and listened to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong speak about collusion in the drug industry, specifically in reference to generic drugs. Here are some of his key points: Nearly 90 percent of all prescriptions filled are generic drugs, intended to be an…
Presentation by William Tong, Attorney General for Connecticut