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Opinion: CT health insurance companies thwarted reforms. Now they want to raise prices.
More than 165,000 Connecticut residents can’t afford health care. The existence of this crisis shouldn’t shock anyone, but the scale should. A recent report shows not only the challenges of finding affordable insurance, but also the devastating choices families across our state are forced to make as they consider whether to seek medical care or to keep food in the refrigerator.
Opinion: CT health insurance companies thwarted reforms. Now they want to raise prices.
More than 165,000 Connecticut residents can’t afford health care. The existence of this crisis shouldn’t shock anyone, but the scale should. A recent report shows not only the challenges of finding affordable insurance, but also the devastating choices families across our state are forced to make as they consider whether to seek medical care or to keep food in the refrigerator.
Opinion: CT health insurance companies thwarted reforms. Now they want to raise prices.
More than 165,000 Connecticut residents can’t afford health care. The existence of this crisis shouldn’t shock anyone, but the scale should. A recent report shows not only the challenges of finding affordable insurance, but also the devastating choices families across our state are forced to make as they consider whether to seek medical care or to keep food in the refrigerator.
Lembo: Legislators should let constituents share the success of their health plan.
Data from the Comptroller's Office on the state-run insurance program. MLR means "medical loss ratio." FAD is "funds awaiting distribution." Health care is complicated policy made personal, as the choices made in Congress and state capitols have a direct impact on the financial and physical wellbeing of everyone in our country.
Lembo: A public option is good for business
As the pandemic continues to plague our country, access to health care remains a major concern. Kevin Lembo Tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs, mostly in the service sector, and small businesses and nonprofits have struggled to keep the lights on. Changes must be made to make life easier for those who are struggling to access care, and to bring more affordable coverage options into the market.
Opinion: CT ‘families and small businesses are anxious, hurting, and imperiled’ Original
By Kevin Lembo Published 1:12 pm EDT, Saturday, August 8, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo. Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo.
Opinion: Lembo endorses Warren for president
By Kevin Lembo Published 12:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017.
Opinion: Lembo endorses Warren for president
By Kevin Lembo Published 12:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017.
Opinion: Lembo endorses Warren for president
By Kevin Lembo Published 12:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017.
Opinion: Lembo endorses Warren for president
By Kevin Lembo Published 12:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017.
Opinion: Lembo endorses Warren for president
By Kevin Lembo Published 12:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017.
Opinion: Lembo endorses Warren for president
By Kevin Lembo Published 12:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017.
Opinion: Lembo endorses Warren for president
By Kevin Lembo Published 12:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017.
Opinion: Lembo endorses Warren for president
By Kevin Lembo Published 12:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017. Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo meets with the Hearst Connecticut Media editorial board in 2017.
Forum: Connecticut should require disclosure and review when drug prices soar
Forum: Connecticut should require disclosure and review when drug prices soar Imagine a world where we depend on peas and corn for survival. You buy the peas for $2.69 and the corn for $3.59 and — voila — you have what you need at a fair price to sustain yourself while the pea and corn sellers make their profits in a free market. Along comes an innovator who combines the peas and corn into one bag — eliminating the need to scavenge for peas and corn individually.
Kevin Lembo: Rebuild middle class through technical training schools and community colleges
Our entire house is now the staging area for a major moment: The youngest of our three sons is college bound. Fear and pride have taken hold, but there’s comfort knowing that, while Jordan’s going the distance in academics and track and field (he’s an outstanding sprinter), he’s actually not going far away (17.8 miles to be exact — not that I’ve measured).
Kevin Lembo: Growing Nutmeg State from raw materials
I couldn’t help but geek out on a recent visit to a Connecticut manufacturing company that builds turbines for the aerospace industry. Way at the beginning of the supply chain this company takes raw material — a rough sheet of metal —and helps it along its journey to becoming a blade that will eventually help an airplane fly through the sky.
10,000 Attend Women’s March In Hartford
An estimated crowd of about 10,000 rallied Saturday in Hartford at the state Capitol to fight for women’s rights and express their emotions about what President Donald Trump’s administration might mean for women and their families. State Sen.
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