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Happy Friday!
In this week's eblast, you can read about new funding for Medicaid, summer EBT benefits, and more. You can click the links below to navigate between sections.
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| Thank you to everyone who attended our Groton Town Hall this week! It was great to speak with you all and to hear what is on your mind. It is important conversations like these that influence the work I do for you at the Capitol! |
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We’re putting our values into action. Connecticut is committed to keeping care accessible and affordable for all. With community health centers in every corner of the state, quality care is always within reach.
You can find a center near you at cthealthcenters.org
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Summer EBT Benefits through the CT Department of Education are now available! Eligible children receive a total of $120 per child ($40 per month for three months) loaded onto their existing EBT card or a separate S-EBT card. If you are eligible, your child will receive benefits automatically, and you do not need to apply. Families not automatically enrolled are still able to apply for these benefits if they are under the 185% FBL threshold. To view the qualifications for those automatically enrolled and additional information for families interested in applying, click here.
If you have any questions, you can contact the S-EBT hotline at: 1-844-503-6871 |
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Governor Lamont signed legislation last week that puts patients first and holds insurance companies accountable.
Here’s what it does:
- Caps excessive premium hikes. Allows the Connecticut Insurance Department to limit rate increases for insurers that have a track record of hiking 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.
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On Monday, Governor Lamont announced the awarding of more than $14 million in state grants to preserve 2,270 acres of open space and the creation of six new community green spaces in 22 towns and cities across Connecticut.
I'm happy to share that New London's Shiloh Preserve was granted $227,950! You can read more information on the land in the excerpt from the Governor's press release below:
This forested property on Soldier Hill is adjacent to the I-95 and Route 32 interchange. The 750-acre Connecticut College Arboretum property abuts this property to the north. Briggs Brook bisects the parcel, so this acquisition will protect the biodiversity and watershed as the impacts of climate change intensify. There are remnants of an abandoned quarry, old stone walls and pre- and Revolutionary War historic and cultural value for educational purposes. The main entrance is on Williams Street, which passes through the Hodges Square neighborhood and is linked to downtown New London via a bike lane, public transit, and a sidewalk. The parcel will be jointly managed by ALC and the Connecticut College Arboretum. They will establish hiking trails for passive recreational use and provide educational opportunities for the residents of New London and all who visit.
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Looking for a fun family event this summer? Children First Groton is holding their Roaming Readers Summer Story Time every Monday and Thursday for the rest of the month!
Stories are geared toward preschool-early elementary school children, but all ages are welcome. You can see the date and location for the remainder of this month's meetings below:
- Monday, July 21: Story time next to the playground at Poquonnock Plains Park, 1 Central Ave, Groton, CT 06340. Featuring guest reader: Chief Jeff Rheaume, Poquonnock Bridge Fire Dept.
- Thursday, July 24: Groton Community Center, 61 Fort Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340. Featuring guest reader: Mark Berry, Town of Groton Parks & Recreation Director
- Monday, July 28: *Limited to Branford Manor Residents only* Community Center, 37 Mather Ave, Groton, CT 06340.
- Thursday, July 31: UConn Avery Point, 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340.
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Sincerely,
Dan Gaiewski
State Representative |
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