Lesley Bennett
Connecticut State Ambassador
lesley.bennett@rareaction.org
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Connecticut
What's Happening Now?
Please join the Connecticut Rare Action Network for an Open House at the NORD office headquarters Saturday, December 8, 2018 between 11am-2pm at 55 Kenosia Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810.
All rare disease patients, caregivers, family members, patient organizations, healthcare professionals, elected officials and all rare disease supporters interested in learning about NORD, rare diseases and how you can make a positive impact on the rare disease community are welcome!
Please RSVP to Lesley Bennett at Lesley.Bennett@rareaction.org
or Kristen Angell at kangell@rarediseases.org or 203.304.7251
Would you like to volunteer to assist in hosting a local community awareness event? Do you have an opportunity for Connecticut’s Rare Action Network to attend your event? Contact your State Ambassador today and learn more. Please check back regularly for news of upcoming events and activities in Connecticut.
Past Events
The National Organization for Rare Disorders hosted a Rare Action Network Advocacy Workshop on April 23 in Hartford, Connecticut. This was a free meeting that gave attendees the opportunity to connect, learn, and share with other patient organization leaders and advocates. There was also an opportunity for attendees to accompany a group of advocates to the state capitol for legislative visits on April 24.
Connecticut needs your help!
Utilize these Rare Action resources to put rare diseases on the map in your state. If you need further assistance or have additional questions on how to take action in Connecticut, please contact your State Ambassador, Lesley Bennett.
State Report Card
In this third edition of NORD’s State Policy Report Card we are seeking to expand our analysis to more issues that affect the rare disease community while also providing a more targeted analysis of policies analyzed in previous editions of the report.
Scoring for State Policies
A: State policy meets all desired standards. An A grade is considered the model policy that other states should seek to enact.
B: State policy meets most, but not all desired standards
C: State policy on the given issue meets minimum standards
D: State has some policy in place, but it does not meet the standards of higher tiers
F: State has no policy provision for the relevant issue
State Information
Katharine Wade, Commissioner
Connecticut Insurance Department
PO Box 816
Hartford, Connecticut 06142-0816
860-297-3800
In order to get the issues that affect your life addressed, connect with your state representative by using the tool on our website.
Email for Assistance: cid.ca@ct.gov
800-203-3447
State Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program
Victoria Veltri, Healthcare Advocate
Office of the Healthcare Advocate
P.O.BOX 1543
Hartford CT,06144
860-331-2441
Consumer Assistance Program Email:
Healthcare.advocate@ct.gov or Victoria.Veltri@CT.Gov
Marketplace Structure: State
Access Health CT
280 Trumbull Street, 15th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
1-800-318-2596
TTY: 1-855-889-4325
Marketplace Contact: Questions@AccessHealthCT.com
Marketplace Website
Enrollment Options
Plan Information
Estimate My Cost
Benefits Offered Under the Marketplace:
Essential Health Benefits
State-Required Benefits
Kaiser State Exchange Profile
State Reforum State Profile
Medicaid
25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5033
1-800-842-1508 or 800- 842-4524
Medicaid Website
Eligibility Requirements
Medicaid Fair Hearing Rights
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Children’s Health Coverage Resources
