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• State Joins $2.7 Million National Settlement with Pediatric Services of America, Inc. to Resolve Overcharging Allegations

  Attorney General George Jepsen, Chief State’s Attorney Kevin T. Kane and state Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby announced today that Connecticut has joined a federal-state settlement with Pediatric Services of America Inc. (PSA) to resolve allegations that the company inappropriately failed to return overpayments received from state Medicaid programs as well as other federally insured health programs. PSA is also alleged to have overcharged for home nursing services by improperly rounding-up claims to the nearest whole hour. The Georgia-based pediatric and home-care company has agreed to pay the states and the federal government $2.7 million.

• State Officials: State Receivership of Amistad Schooner Ends with Dissolution of Amistad America, Inc.

  A state Superior Court judge has issued orders that bring to a close the state’s successful legal actions to stabilize the state's flagship by officially dissolving the now-defunct charitable organization, Amistad America, Inc., and ending a state receivership that has overseen the organization's primary asset, the Amistad schooner, since August 2014, state Office of Policy and Management Secretary Ben Barnes and Attorney General George Jepsen said today.

• AG Jepsen Applauds Supreme Court Decision on King v. Burwell

  Attorney General George Jepsen today issued the following statements on today’s Supreme Court decision regarding King v. Burwell:

• State Reaches Settlements with Three Defendants in Alleged Fraudulent Medicaid Billing Lawsuit

  The state has executed settlement agreements with three defendants that resolve civil fraud allegations and claims stemming from an illegal Medicaid dental billing scheme, Attorney General George Jepsen said today.

• State Warns Businesses about “Official” Reporting Scam

  Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan A. Harris, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill and Attorney General George Jepsen are warning businesses across Connecticut about bogus forms being sent by the “Division of Corporate Services” seeking payment for an “Annual Records Statement,” alleging that payment is required by Connecticut law.

• Statement from AG Jepsen on Response from Anthem Indicating Consumer Protections Will Be Made Available on Friday

  "I am pleased that Anthem has responded quickly and positively to our request and that consumers affected by the data breach will be able to access the promised free identity theft protection and credit monitoring beginning this coming Friday, February 13. I strongly urge all affected Connecticut residents to take advantage of these services as soon as they can."

• Statement from AG Jepsen on Ruling in Apple eBooks Appeal

  "This enforcement action and the settlements that arose from it are representative of my continued commitment to ensuring Connecticut consumers the benefits of an honest, open and competitive marketplace. I'm extremely proud of the work of my staff and of the exemplary cooperation amongst state attorneys general and the Department of Justice that has led to today's ruling."

• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on Settlement Agreement with Plaintiffs in State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition v. Rowland

  "This settlement brings to a close a case that has endured for more than a decade and ends the uncertainty of litigation for all involved parties."

• Attorney General Provides DOT Numbers For Possibly Defective Chinese Tires, Urges Replacements Or Inspections

• Attorney General Announces $16.75 Million Settlement Involving Implantable Heart Defibrillators

• Attorney General, DCP Sue Shelton Car Dealership Alleging Almost 300 Instances Of False Advertising

• Attorney General Questions Fed Program That Steers Up To $400 Million To Big Three Raters, Asks Fed To Reconsider

• Attorney General, Public Safety Commissioner Issue Warning To Vendors About State Fireworks Prohibition

• Attorney General, Public Health Immediately Suspend Plastic Surgeon’s License

• Attorney General Presents Oral Argument In Fight Against FAA Flight Paths Over Southwestern CT