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Guidelines for Visitation at CT's Long-Term Care Facilities Updated

September 28, 2020

Following a newly issued directive from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Connecticut Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford has signed an order rescinding previously issued orders limiting visitation at long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, that were issued to protect the health of nursing home residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CT Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening Oct. 8

September 28, 2020

Connecticut will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan on Thursday, October 8, 2020. The phase includes easing several restrictions put into place on businesses and gatherings, while continuing state efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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DPH Releases Comprehensive Guidance and Recommendations for All Organized Sports

September 25, 2020

The Connecticut Department of Public Health today released comprehensive guidance and recommendations for organized sports, including youth and adult club and private league play. The guidance is intended to guide local health departments, municipalities, and league organizers in assessing the risk of play, and will be revisited later in the fall or early winter as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses.

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PURA Extends COVID-19 Payment Program Enrollment Date

September 23, 2020

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today announced that it has issued a ruling that will extend the enrollment period for the COVID-19 Payment Program for non-residential utility customers through November 1, 2020. The enrollment period for the program for both residential and non-residential utility customers will now extend through November 1.

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Deadline for Non-Filers Approaching

September 23, 2020

ATTENTION: IF YOU DO NOT FILE TAXES WITH THE IRS

You may still be entitled to a stimulus payment for your children. But you must apply before September 30. Please note – if you are not claiming any children, the deadline to apply is October 15.

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Public Hearing on Eversource Next Week

September 3, 2020

If you were unable to comment on Eversource Energy's recent rate increases and other related issues, you will have another opportunity September 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.when the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) conducts a public comment hearing. 

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