THE FRONT LINES OF HEALTH REFORM

12.19.2013   Connecticut has made the national news more than a few times in 2013 for its smoother-than-most implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Proof is the 50,000 to 60,000 Connecticut residents who have enrolled in health coverage that will start January 1, 2014.* A Core Principle Supporting Health Equity in the State Innovation Model (SIM) Embedding health equity into the process of the SHIP creation has been a top priority for the Connecticut Health Foundation. Here’s a recent development around a health equity issue, how the draft SHIP addresses quality and cost, especially for underserved consumers. The Basic Health Program Could Help More People Access Health Care, But Recent Challenges Have Emerged For residents in a certain low income bracket, a Basic Health Program (BHP) could make health care much more affordable. But we still don’t know if Connecticut will offer a BHP. Here’s what you need to know. VIDEO: Getting the Consumer Voice into Health Reform Txt 2B Heard, a mobile, social media and advocacy campaign, asked Connecticut residents one question: what do you want from your healthcare? Throughout 2013, CT Health grantee Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHCACT), Inc., collected responses with the objective of bringing them to policymakers. On December 13, 2013, CHCACT presented this mini-documentary to the Council on Medical Assistance Program Oversight. Here’s what they heard from our residents. Timeline of Legislative and Administrative Reports and Deadlines for 2014 2014 holds many critical deadlines related to CT Health’s goals and objectives. Our consultant Alison Johnson pulled together this time table of what you can expect, when.