Governor Lamont Proposes Legislation To Reduce Health Care Costs
Statement
Issues: Health and Health Care
"Gallup recently reported that record-high numbers of Americans are putting off care due to costs," Governor Lamont said. "Approximately 38% of Americans put off care in 2022, the highest percentage Gallup has ever seen in its 22 years of polling. Two-thirds of personal bankruptcies are related to medical debt, the most common cause of bankruptcy, and healthcare is consuming a larger and larger percentage of GDP, now more than 18%. We simply can no longer afford not to take action. These bills I'm proposing tackle this complex problem from multiple angles, and I am calling on all parties -- insurers, hospitals, doctors, employers, and consumers -- to join with me in working on solutions for the people of Connecticut."
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