Coalition Asks Connecticut Legislature to Act on Land Use Reforms
Release Date:
07/14/2020
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Opinion: Census 2020: Connecticut’s avoidable fiscal problem
Release Date:
02/24/2020
HARTFORD, CT -- This op-ed, written and supported by leaders from Connecticut's philanthropic community, urges the state government to invest additional funds in the 2020 Census to ensure an accurate count or risk recieving a full compliment of federal funds.
Connecticut Must Invest in Census or Risk Losing Federal Funds
Release Date:
02/21/2020
HARTFORD, CT -- This op-ed, written and supported by leaders from Connecticut's philanthropic community, urges the state government to invest additional funds in the 2020 Census to ensure an accurate count or risk recieving a full compliment of federal funds.
State Ranks Well Overall, But Lags Behind Peers on Health Care Affordability scorecard.
Release Date:
01/07/2020
MERIDEN, CT --
Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut Condemns Court Action to Undo Affordable Care Act
Release Date:
12/19/2019
MERIDEN, CT -- Yesterday, the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals released a 2-1 decision that threatens the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision threatens the affordability of and access to coverage for anyone under age 65 living with a pre-existing health condition.
Affordability of Proposed Health Insurance Rate Increases Decried by Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
Release Date:
09/04/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut spoke up at today’s rate hike hearing on behalf of state residents who buy health insurance in the individual and small group markets. The hearing, held by the Connecticut Insurance
CCP Policy Update: Bills That Would Have Levied Taxes on Nonprofits with Endowments - May 15, 2019
Release Date:
05/14/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- CCP follows up on bills SB1137 and SB38, that would have levied new taxes on nonprofits with endowments, pension accounts, or significant savings accounts.
Despite Tax Changes, Charities Keep the Faith
Release Date:
12/06/2018
HARTFORD, Susan Campbell writes about the possible effects the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have on charitable giving by individuals. She quotes CCP President Karla Fortunato and CCP's 2018 Connecticut Giving Report, and CCP Board Members Richard Porth, CEO of United Way of Connecticut, and Frances G. Padilla, president of Universal Health Care Foundation of CT.
New Board Member Announced at Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
Release Date:
10/17/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenn Harris to the CHART Board of Directors.
Advocates Express Concern About 2019 Health Insurance Rate Filings
Release Date:
07/20/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut President Frances G. Padilla expressed concern about recently released health insurance rate fillings for 2019 after reviewing the summary. “Cumulative rate increases over the past few years far outpace the ability of small business and individuals to keep up,” said Padilla.
Connecticut Health Advancement and Research Trust / Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut Welcomes New Board Member
Release Date:
07/13/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut is pleased to announce the appointment of Candida Flores to the Board of Directors.
Universal Health Care Foundation's Voter Engagement Project Grant Proposals Are Due on June 8
Release Date:
06/04/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation’s Voter Engagement Project Grants are a nonpartisan initiative to engage voters across the state to focus on elevating health care issues in the 2018 election season. The proposal deadline is June 8, 2018.
Statewide Poll Shows Residents Worried About High Drug Costs – Support Strong Government Action Across Party Lines
Release Date:
04/12/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut released the results of a poll that shows state residents' concerns about prescription drug affordability and bipartisan support for government action. The poll was conducted by Altarum's Healthcare Value Hub in early February.
Thousands of Seniors, Disabled and Low-income Residents Losing Care Coverage
Release Date:
11/13/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- Roughly 68,000 seniors and disabled residents will lose access to a Medicare financial assistance program Jan. 1, when income eligibility requirements change under the newly enacted state budget. Most people likely won’t know they are losing coverage until they receive written notices next month, according to Rosana Garcia, policy associate at the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, an advocacy group.
After the Storms…
Release Date:
09/11/2017
MERIDEN, CT -- Jill Zorn and Stephanie Clarke from Universal Health Care Foundation discuss the health care challenges after the storms including public health impacts, mental health issues, and health equity.
Debate Over Prescription Drug Pricing Moves To States
Release Date:
08/28/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- The Yale Global Health Justice Partnership, in collaboration with the National Physicians Alliance and Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, released a policy paper entitled, “Curbing Unfair Drug Prices: A Primer for States.” The paper is intended to outline the state-level initiatives that can be taken to rein in prescription drug prices.
Targeting Skyrocketing Drug Prices, Yale Students Prepare Roadmap for Lawmakers
Release Date:
08/08/2017
NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Yale Global Health Justice Partnership (GHJP), in collaboration with the National Physicians Alliance and the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, released a policy white paper, “Curbing Unfair Drug Prices: A Primer for States,” this week that seeks to advance state-level legislative efforts to rein in prescription drug prices by providing lawmakers with a clear picture of the strategies at their disposal.
Repealing the Johnson Amendment Would Harm Non-profits
Release Date:
04/28/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- A letter on behalf of the CCP board and signed by Judith Meyers, CCP Board Chair, and Frances Padilla, CCP Chair of the Government Relations and Policy Committee, expressing CCP's strong opposition to legislation that would repeal the Johnson Amendment, was published in the CT Mirror's CT ViewPoints.
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The 2020 Election: Will we all be heard?
A webinar about the mechanics and challenges of voting during a pandemic.
Connecticut Health Care Survey
Publication date:
05/2014
Six health foundations sponsored the Connecticut Health Care Survey (CTHCS), a study of Connecticut residents’ own views on their health and health care, shows that many in Connecticut have access to and receive consistent, high quality health care. However, much work remains to be done particularly as it relates to chronic disease prevalence among adults and children.