Derell Wilson

Dear Neighbor,

We will enjoy cooler temperatures heading into the weekend. We need the relief. Summertime in Connecticut means many hot days are coming. In this week's newsletter, I've included some safety tips and resources to beat the heat the next time it comes around.

I, along with my colleagues, am committed to community health centers statewide because they're accessible and aim to keep care affordable to all. Scroll down for more details.

The governor signed legislation recently that prioritizes patients and holds insurance companies accountable. Please see below for details and more, including the return of Norwich Public Schools' Back to School Bash to Kelly Middle School next month. 

Stay cool and have a great weekend.

As always, if I can be of assistance, please reach out to me at 860-240-8585 or email me at Derell.Wilson@cga.ct.gov.

Sincerely,

Derell Wilson
State Representative 

 

New legislation signed by Governor Lamont prioritizes patients and holds insurance companies accountable.
 
Here’s a closer look at what it does:

• Caps excessive premium hikes. Allows the Connecticut Insurance Department to limit rate increases for insurers with a track record of increasing costs.
• Enforces mental health parity with real consequences. Insurers must treat mental health like physical health, and those who don’t comply can face fines up to $625,000 and must publicly report how they’re doing.
• Ends harmful “step therapy” delays. Patients with MS, rheumatoid arthritis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression will no longer be forced to try cheaper meds first while their condition worsens, and trial periods are also cut from 60 to 30 days.

The governor also recently signed legislation establishing a range of new incentives and protections for farm owners in the state. 

Among the provisions:

• 20% tax credit for “farm investment property”
• Crop loss reimbursement
• Drone regulations to boost innovation
• Support for shellfish, agritourism & more️
• Expanding land access grants