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Connecticut’s Five Families
Health insurance companies are making millions by denying you care.
Five of them sent a letter to Governor Lamont in April, threatening to move jobs out of Connecticut if we passed a Public Option. It worked, and the Public Option was scrapped in the final days of the 2021 session.
CCAG is investigating, and bringing you information you need about the greed and profiteering of these companies.
Our first report, on CEO compensation, showed that those five companies paid their CEOs $137.7 million in the last year. Our second, Games Insurers Play: How Low Will They Go?, explores the tactics and money spent in the 2021 legislative session. It shows that the industry, these Five Families, and dark money groups who don't disclose their donors spent at least $1.3 million lobbying in just six months.
By adding thousands of small businesses, nonprofits and individuals to the state's Partnership Plan, a Public Option would have offered affordable, quality coverage to tens of thousands of people. But it would have impeded the skyrocketing profits of the insurance industry. It's time our lawmakers listened to the people of Connecticut, rather than millionaire insurance executives.
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We are in a code red for humanity. It is time to take action.
Our planet is sending urgent warnings: record breaking temperatures, more extreme storms, historic droughts, flooding and sea level rise. If we fail to act, things will get worse.
Unfortunately, Connecticut is falling short on climate. Governor Lamont is not acting fast enough or boldly enough to respond to the accelerating climate crisis already impacting Connecticut families, businesses and communities.
We do have solutions. Send your message to Gov. Lamont today! Connecticut must lead the nation on climate justice!
Opinion: Climate emergency requires more from Lamont.
Our planet is sending urgent warnings: record breaking temperatures, more extreme storms, historic droughts, flooding and sea level rise. If we fail to act, things will get worse.
Unfortunately, Connecticut is falling short on climate. Governor Lamont is not acting fast enough or boldly enough to respond to the accelerating climate crisis already impacting Connecticut families, businesses and communities.
We do have solutions. Send your message to Gov. Lamont today! Connecticut must lead the nation on climate justice!
Opinion: Climate emergency requires more from Lamont.
The most important climate talks since the Paris Agreement will begin in Glasgow, Scotland on November 1st, 2021. The outcomes of these negotiations — including public and private sector commitments — will go a long way to determining our ability to combat the climate crisis. That’s why we’re launching a new campaign: Deadline Glasgow - Defund Climate Chaos.
Sign the petition and join the campaign: In order to take climate change seriously, we cannot continue to accept empty promises. Stop funding climate change NOW!
Sept. 9th event postponed! Since 1971, CCAG has been raising our collective voices for progressive change in Connecticut. For 50 years, members and allies have successfully advanced issues of consumer protection, health care, democracy, environment, social and racial justice.
Due to concerns from many re: the Delta variant and more, we are postponing this event. The virtual Auction will go on as planned with a new date. See updated details here.
The 2021 Legislative Session Has Ended - Read About Victories, and Work Left To Do, Here.
In coalition with our state, national partners, and Connecticut citizens, CCAG continues to take action on our issue agenda- including all we can to do address: racial justice - climate change - continuing our fight for expanded quality, affordable health care for ALL - protecting our democracy and expanding the right to vote - and economic justice.
Your support is responsible for allowing CCAG and our partners to continue to take action and get results. Thank you for your support and your advocacy!
Please join our email list and visit this page often for updates.
In coalition with our state, national partners, and Connecticut citizens, CCAG continues to take action on our issue agenda- including all we can to do address: racial justice - climate change - continuing our fight for expanded quality, affordable health care for ALL - protecting our democracy and expanding the right to vote - and economic justice.
Your support is responsible for allowing CCAG and our partners to continue to take action and get results. Thank you for your support and your advocacy!
Please join our email list and visit this page often for updates.
COVID 19 RESOURCES & UPDATES
Our hearts go out to all who are struggling directly with this virus- and to all of our members, family, friends and partners.
In coalition with our state and national partners- CCAG continues to take action (online) on our issue agenda join our e-list and action page for updates.
Below are local resources related to #COVID-19. Stay safe, stay informed, take care of each other.
Our hearts go out to all who are struggling directly with this virus- and to all of our members, family, friends and partners.
In coalition with our state and national partners- CCAG continues to take action (online) on our issue agenda join our e-list and action page for updates.
Below are local resources related to #COVID-19. Stay safe, stay informed, take care of each other.
- For the latest information, resources, and guidance related to coronavirus (COVID-19), visit ct.gov/coronavirus
- For Workers and Employers: https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/
- Small business resources: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Pages/Business-Resources
- Health Care: Losing a job and health insurance due to COVID either from furlough or a layoff is considered a qualifying life event, triggering a special enrollment period for Access Health CT. As a rule, people have 60 days after their coverage ends to apply. Visit AccessHealthCT.com for more information.