Email Sent to Representatives in the State Legislature – April 30, 2012
The League of Women Voters of Connecticut urges your support for HB 5450 AA ESTABLISHING A BASIC HEALTH PROGRAM (BHP). The League is a statewide organization with approximately 1800 members. We believe that every Connecticut resident should have access to a basic level of quality health care at an affordable cost.
Every citizen deserves access to high quality health care that is effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered. When citizens have access to basic health coverage--- the entire state reaps the benefits, including families, communities, small business, health care providers, and the economy. Expanded health insurance coverage provides and ensures the equity of Connecticut residents to needed health care.
The League endorses a Basic Health Program that is efficient and economical and provides coverage to persons under sixty-five years of age who do not qualify for Medicaid. Under this bill, adults with incomes between 133% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will be covered by the BHP. Currently, an adult is eligible for HUSKY A if he or she is the caretaker relative of a child receiving HUSKY A and has income up to 185% of the FPL.
The League of Women Voters of Connecticut urges you to vote 'Yes" on HB 5450. Thank you for considering this request.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Nickitas, Universal Health Care Specialist
League of Women Voters of Connecticut
The League of Women Voters of Connecticut urges your support for HB 5450 AA ESTABLISHING A BASIC HEALTH PROGRAM (BHP). The League is a statewide organization with approximately 1800 members. We believe that every Connecticut resident should have access to a basic level of quality health care at an affordable cost.
Every citizen deserves access to high quality health care that is effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered. When citizens have access to basic health coverage--- the entire state reaps the benefits, including families, communities, small business, health care providers, and the economy. Expanded health insurance coverage provides and ensures the equity of Connecticut residents to needed health care.
The League endorses a Basic Health Program that is efficient and economical and provides coverage to persons under sixty-five years of age who do not qualify for Medicaid. Under this bill, adults with incomes between 133% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will be covered by the BHP. Currently, an adult is eligible for HUSKY A if he or she is the caretaker relative of a child receiving HUSKY A and has income up to 185% of the FPL.
The League of Women Voters of Connecticut urges you to vote 'Yes" on HB 5450. Thank you for considering this request.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Nickitas, Universal Health Care Specialist
League of Women Voters of Connecticut
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