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  • Congressman Larson: Virtual Town Hall on the Government Shutdown

    Congressman Larson: Virtual Town Hall on the Government Shutdown

    October 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    From the website of Congressman Larson:

    **Register for the virtual town hall here** 

    Dear Friends,  

    I will be hosting a virtual town hall on Thursday, October 9th at 6:00 PM to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and how my office can assist you during this uncertain time. You can register to attend HERE and submit any questions you may have HERE.  

    This shutdown began after the Senate rejected a government funding plan last week. Democrats in the House and Senate came together to support an effort to keep government open, reverse health care cuts President Trump signed into law, and extend health care tax credits that protect families from rising premiums. 

    Leading up to the shutdown, President Trump encouraged Republicans in Congress to ‘not even bother’ negotiating. Speaker Johnson ended up canceling votes for the week – leaving no opportunity to come to an agreement. 

    I will keep working to re-open government and come to an agreement to protect access to health care and lower costs. I look forward to discussing these important issues with you. I hope to have you on the line.  

    To submit a question in advance, CLICK HERE. 

    Register to attend HERE. 

    My office has also prepared a web page with Frequently Asked Questions about the shutdown. You can always contact us at 860-278-8888. 

    Virtual Town Hall 
    Via Zoom, register HERE 
    Thursday, October 9th at 6:00 PM 

    If the Zoom webinar reaches capacity, you will be redirected to a livestream. 

    John Larson

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  • CT Congressional Delegation Joins Access Health CT to Call for Congress to Prevent Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

    CT Congressional Delegation Joins Access Health CT to Call for Congress to Prevent Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

    From the office of John Larson:

    U.S. Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined Access Health CT CEO James Michel in Hartford to discuss the urgent need for Congress to maintain longstanding Affordable Care Act tax credits in a government funding bill. 

    This month, an estimated 142,000 Connecticut residents are set to see their health care costs skyrocket when Access Health CT sends notices of 2026 premiums for Affordable Care Act plans. The sharp cost hike is due to the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits. The Connecticut Congressional delegation is fighting to prevent this by maintaining the tax credits in a truly clean government funding bill. 

    If Congress lets Affordable Care Act tax credits expire:

    • A couple in their early-60s in Hartford County with an annual income of $85,000 will see their premium increase by $25,103/year.
    • A family of four in New London County with an annual income of $130,000 will see their premium increase by $13,885/year.
    • A family of four in New Haven County with annual income of $130,000 will see their premium increase by $12,992/year.
    • A couple in their early-60s in Fairfield County with an income of $85,000/year will see their premium increase by $30,261/year.
    • A couple in their mid-50s in Litchfield County with an annual income of $85,000 will see their premium increase by $21,496/year.

    Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation