Kate Farrar

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots for individuals 12 to 15 years old. The FDA and CDC also shortened the time between completion of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and booster dose to at least 5 months and allowed a third primary series does for certain immunocompromised children 5-11. You can read the FDA's announcement here and the CDC's announcement here.

Connecticut residents have more time to enroll in a health insurance plan through Access Health CT for coverage starting with the new year!

If you have questions about what our state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program means for you and your family, join me for a conversation with Andrea Barton Reeves, CEO of the CT Paid Leave Authority, on Tuesday, December 14 at 7 p.m.

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.

I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. As you gather with friends and family, I hope your holiday is filled with peace, health and gratitude. I am grateful for you and your dedication to our West Hartford community.

The infrastructure bill that was recently signed by President Biden is an historic investment for our state and our country. It is a deal that will create good paying union jobs while modernizing our infrastructure and puts us on a path to address the climate crisis.

If you are looking for good, quality, healthcare the annual Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period began Monday, November 1 and runs through January 15, 2022. Residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage for the 2022 plan year.

It's seems that almost every day we see stories about the continued increase of mental health issues in our society, especially in children. Factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning, and social media have all affected our children and their mental well-being. As a parent, it can be overwhelming and emotional task to ensure your child gets the help they need.