During Hartford Business Journal’s inaugural Politics & Policy Forum Tuesday, business health insurance was discussed both during a fireside chat with Gov. Ned Lamont and a conversation with House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) and Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding Jr. (R-Brookfield).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, major health insurers have eliminated out-of-pocket costs for telehealth services, and some have even offered gratis in-person doctor visits, whether related to the virus or not.
One of the country’s largest health insurers is looking to solidify its Connecticut market share with the help of a relatively novel product aimed at small employers — a segment desperately looking for affordable coverage amid ever rising rates.
The UnitedHealth Foundation has awarded fourth place to Connecticut in its latest annual state ranking of overall health, down one slot from last year.