Catherine F. Abercrombie

Balancing education and the effects of in-person learning on public health has been a daunting and ongoing task during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially as cases are on the rise as students and faculty return from their holiday break.

A number of new laws will take effect in Connecticut at the start of the new year. My colleagues and I worked hard during the 2021 legislative session to listen to your concerns and advocate for meaningful change in our state. We look forward to getting back to the Capitol soon to continue in those efforts.

Connecticut's landmark Paid Family and Medical Leave Program applications are now being accepted for Connecticut residents who want to participate in the state’s program. Claims are being accepted for qualifying events that are happening on or after January 1, 2022.

From now until December 15, small businesses in Connecticut can obtain group health insurance regardless of the number of employees who enroll thanks to Access Health CT's Employee Participation Waiver Period.

The Meriden legislative state delegation, along with Executive Director Dona Ditrio, will host a virtual forum to discuss several community resources available to residents through New Opportunities of Greater Meriden.

Good news! If you are looking for good, quality, healthcare the annual Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period begins today, November 1 and runs through January 15, 2022.

The Connecticut Department of Labor recently reported that around 13,000 unemployment benefit recipients received overpayments throughout the pandemic.

Women 35 and over should schedule an annual mammogram. Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with breast cancer have no symptoms.