Our next meeting will be with the Norwich/Windham/Danielson area leaders together. We will be discussing our future meeting with Lieberman and the “Thank You” brunch with legislators who voted yes on Sustinet. Please make every effort to go to this meeting.
IMPORTANT: RSVP to my email address, kristin.beck@ucanct.org and let me know if you will be attending.
Where: CCCI, When entering in GPS or in mapquest/ google maps be sure to use the town of
NORTH FRANKLIN. Also put in 114 New Park Ave for GPS or you will be 1/2 mile off the mark for some reason
When: November 5th @ 5:30pm
HCAN is sponsoring an event on Tuesday September 22nd @ Aetna in Hartford.
I will be there and I hope I'll see you there too! I hope you'll join
Caring Families in fighting for health care at both the state and federal
levels.
Tuesday, September 22
HCAN action at Aetna's Hartford Headquarters (corner of Farmington Ave. &
Sigourney St.)
Theme: When Insurance Companies Win, We Lose and Big Insurance: Sick of It
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (activities throughout - so come when you can)
Parking details to follow
Hi folks,
It’s time to celebrate our exciting success in passing SustiNet. Join us for a Caring Families Coalition BBQ on August 29th @ 3pm @ Mansfield Hollow Park. We’ll provide the hot dogs and hamburgers if you bring a side dish, beverage, or dessert!
RSVP to Kristin Beck @ kristin.beck@ucanct.org or 860 539 6151
I look forward to seeing you there.
SustiNet has passed both the House and Senate thanks to all of your work making sure our legislators knew what was important!!! We reminded them that the time is now for change. Your voices were heard! Now let’s make sure Governor Rell knows this too. Call her and let her know that we can not only provide health care for all Connecticut residents with SustiNet, but that we will also put Connecticut on the map for Federal reform!
Health care reform cannot wait!
Call Governor Rell : 860-524-7397
On May 13, 2009 hundreds of people visited the Capitol to remind legislators in the House of the importance of passing legislation reforming health care in the state.
Last week the Insurance Committee passed a new version of the SustiNet bill (HB 6600) and it to the House. A vote is expected as early as Tuesday. Here is a summary of the bill as it came out the Insurance Committee.
The bill establishes a 14 member SustiNet Health Partnership board of directors whose purpose is to make recommendation to the legislature by January 2, 2011 on the design and establish the SustiNet Plan, which is intended to provide health care coverage in the state. The recommendations must include:
1. the establishment of a public authority to contract with insurers and providers, develop a health care infrastructure, set reimbursement rates, create advisory committees, and encourage the use of health information technology;
2. provisions for phase-in of the SustiNet Plan to state employees and retirees, HUSKY A and B members, people without employer sponsored insurance, people with unaffordable employer sponsored insurance, and small and large employers;
3. guidelines for development of model benefits package;
4. public outreach and methods of identifying uninsured citizens.
All uninsured individuals in the state with incomes under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible to enroll in either HUSKT A or B after July 1, 2012.
The bill establishes several task forces and committees:
1. Information Technology Committee: to develop plan for developing, acquiring, financing, leasing, or purchasing interoperable electronic medical records software and hardware packages for subscribing providers.
2. Medical Home Advisory Committee: to develop procedures and proposed regulations for the operation of medical homes for SustiNet members.
3. Health Care Provider Committee: to develop clinical care and safety guidelines for use by participating providers, recommend quality of care standards for particular medical conditions.
4. Preventive Health Care and Community-based Preventive Health Infrastructure Committee: to make recommendations to improve health outcomes for members e.g. nutrition, exercise, tobacco use.
5. Independent Information Clearinghouse: to provide information about care covered by SustiNet and other plans.
6. Obesity Task Force: to study childhood and adult obesity
7. Tobacco Use Task Force: to study tobacco us in children and adults
8 Health Care Workforce task Force: to study health care workforce and design a plan to remedy shortages.
Come join Caring Families across from the Frog Bridge in Willimantic for our health care rally. It will take place after the peace vigil around 5:30pm! Bring your friends and family!
For more information contact: Kristin Beck 860.539.6151 kristin.beck@ucanct.org
I hope you are all enjoying the gorgeous spring weather 
In that spirit, we are starting a canvass in Northeastern Connecticut to educate people about the healthcare4every1 campaign and update folks on what is happening in this legislative session with health care. We will also let them know how they can make a difference right now! Our first canvass date will be in the Windham area on April 15th around 4:30pm. If you are interested, contact Kristin Beck @ 860 539 6151. We will have a blast and you’ll get to know your neighbors!
Hi folks,
Our fight for Universal Health Care is about to reach its height! The Universal Health Care Foundation is holding a state-wide tour to give everyone a chance to hear what the plan for the next legislative session will be. For Northeastern/Eastern Connecticut, the closest event will be in Willimantic at Capital Theater on Main street @ 6pm. Come and find out what you are fighting for and exactly what the plan will consist of.
If you need a ride, please call Kristin @ 860 539 6151.
Hi everyone,
The Norwich and Windham Regional Health Care Accountability Sessions were a resounding success!!! We had 9 legislators and over 100 people attend the Norwich Session and 5 legislators and over 60 people attend the Windham Session. The healthcare4every1 campaign has now gotten to the point where legislators are letting US know that they support us without any convincing on our part. It is great to see the movement grow stronger and bigger!!!
Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their day to be at the Sessions.
Kristin Beck, Community Organizer, 860.539.6151, kristin.beck@ucanct.org
Caring Families is excited to announce our Windham Regional Accountability Session. It will be held on Thursday, October 23rd @ 6:30 pm @ Windham Middle School Auditorium (123 Quarry Street, Willimantic, CT). We have invited and received confirmations from many local legislators and look forward to getting a chance to really let our state know what we want to see happen with our health care system. We need to show legislators that we really care about this issue. Become part of the healthcare4every1 movement by doing something as simple as showing up to this accountability session. Each additional person there is more pressure put on the legislators to listen to the people. There will also be a chance for audience questions.
For more information about this exciting event or to get involved contact:
Kristin Beck, 860.539.6151, kristin.beck@ucanct.org
