CON Executive Order Guidance

On January 7, 2022, Governor Lamont signed Executive Order 14D authorizing the Executive Director of the Office of Health Strategy, Victoria Veltri, to waive certain statutory and regulatory requirements of the Certificate of Need process relating to the temporary increase of licensed bed capacities through and including February 15, 2022. OHS has released an updated Waiver Request Form and guidance for hospitals.

Community Health Worker Portal Launched

A streamlined process is now in place to approve Community Health Worker trainings. This portal is available to the public to submit online applications for review and approval.

Covered Connecticut Program

As of July, 1, 2021 certain CT residents will have access to free healthcare coverage thanks to new legislation. This program will reduce the number of uninsured CT residents and help those struggling to afford insurance by reducing premiums on the Access Health CT Exchange. Click to see if you qualify.