Health Care

Larson Votes for Resolution Condemning Attacks on Americans’ Health Care

April 3, 2019

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H. Res. 271, a resolution led by Rep. Colin Allred (TX-32) condemning the Trump Administration’s attacks on the Affordable Care Act and the American people’s health care.

Issues:Health CareMedicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act

Reps. Larson, Delgado, and Higgins Announce House Companion to Medicare-X Bill

April 1, 2019

Press Release

Today, Reps. John Larson (CT-1), Antonio Delgado (NY-19), and Brian Higgins (NY-26) reintroduced the Medicare-X Choice Act, legislation to create a public option health plan available for purchase on the individual and small business exchanges.

Issues:Health CareMedicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act

Remembering Edward Zigler, a true visionary

March 5, 2019

Op-Eds and Letters

John Larson: Remembering Edward Zigler, a true visionary

Issues:Health CareLocal

Reps. Larson, Courtney, Higgins, & Welch Introduce Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act

February 13, 2019

Press Release

In a news conference on Capitol Hill, Congressmembers Brian Higgins (NY-26), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Peter Welch (VT-AL) announced plans to introduce the Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act. The legislation will expand access to Medicare to allow those aged 50-64 to buy into the highly successful and popular program, providing millions more Americans who are more likely to have pre-existing conditions and face premium increases as they near retirement with an option for affordable, quality health care.

Issues:Health CareMedicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act

Larson: Court Ruling is an Attack on People with Pre-Existing Conditions

December 15, 2018

Press Release

Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) denounced the ruling from a U.S. District Court Judge in Texas yesterday, striking down the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Issues:Health Care

Larson’s Bill to Protect Patient Access to Complex Rehabilitation Technologies (CRT) Passes House

December 11, 2018

Press Release

Today, Congressman John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement, the House of Representatives passed the Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act (H.R. 7217), which included Rep. John B. Larson’s (CT-01) bill, H.R. 3730

Issues:Health Care

CT House Delegation Releases New Pre-Existing Conditions Report Showing 168,000 in CT May Lose Coverage or See Premium Increases

October 31, 2018

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) released the following statements on a new House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee report, which shows that 168,000 people in Connecticut could be denied coverage or see drastic p

Issues:Health Care

Larson Applauds CVS & Aetna Commitment to Hartford

October 4, 2018

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after CVS committed to keeping Aetna in Hartford for at least 10 years.

Issues:Health CareLocal

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds $2 Million for 16 Health Centers Across Connecticut

August 15, 2018

Press Release

Today, during National Health Center week, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation applauded $2,387,361 in Quality Improvement grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to 16 community health centers across Connecticut.

Issues:Health CareLocal

Larson Visits Numotion and Highlights Bipartisan Bill to Protect Patient Access to Complex Rehabilitation Technologies (CRT)

August 15, 2018

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visted Numotion, a wheelchair and mobility equipment company in Rocky Hill.

Issues:Health CareLocal