Christopher Rosario

As some of you may know, the flu season outbreak has hit our state with several hospitalizations and deaths associated with influenza since early December. In response to this outbreak, the State Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced a statewide influenza vaccination clinic for those residents who have not gotten their flu vaccine yet.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decided to rescind Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) housing benefits to Puerto Rican families who came to Connecticut after Hurricane Maria to almost 40 families. This decision is beyond unacceptable – it is cruel, inhumane and outrageous. We urge FEMA and the federal government to reverse this unfair decision and provide the necessary funds for these American citizens, who are in extreme need of shelter, particularly during the cold days of winter.

In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives today voted to restore $54 million in funding to the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). More than 113,000 seniors and disabled individuals depend on the state program to purchase their Medicare Part B benefits.

As 2017 comes to a close, I'd like to take a moment to wish you and your family Happy Holidays. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve Bridgeport and I look forward to what we will accomplish in 2018.

The state Department of Social Services has announced it will delay changes to the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). Scheduled to implement income eligibility reductions beginning January 1^st, DSS has put the plan on hold for at least two months.

The Office of Policy and Management has announced that residents enrolled in the state’s Renter’s Rebate program are expected to receive their checks within the next several days.

The state legislature ensured participants in the Renters’ Rebate Program will receive their checks with a quick fix to the bipartisan state budget.

Do you and your family have health insurance coverage? Open enrollment for Access Health CT, Connecticut's health insurance exchange, began on November 1.