Connecticut COVID-19 Response
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Healthcare
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4/6/2020
All facilities that are operated by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services have imposed a complete ban on all visitors to such facilities for a period of 30 days.
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My professional license is expiring soon. Will there be an extension for recertification?
4/6/2020The Department of Consumer Protection is handling this on a case-by-case basis. NOTE:
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4/6/2020
Patients have one year following an initial transfer from the closing facility to transfer to a nursing home more preferential to the patient.
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My relative is in a nursing care facility. Can I visit them during the COVID-19 crisis?
4/6/2020At this time, the Commissioner of Public Health has prohibited any visitation except for:
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4/5/2020
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that dentists nationwide postpone elective procedures,
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4/5/2020
Department of Public Health Commissioner Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell has signed an order permitting the temporary suspension of the requirements for licensure, registration, or certification in a number of medical professions for those who have the appropriate credentials in another state.
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I am worried about running out of my supply of prescription medication. What should I do?
4/5/2020The answer depends on how you are insured. Examples of this include employer/private coverage, Medicare, and HUSKY Health (Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, CHIP).
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I take methadone. If I become too ill with the Coronavirus, how will I be able to get my methadone?
4/5/2020A medical professional at a methadone maintenance clinic can deliver methadone to a client at home...
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I have Medicare Part D but I am worried about affording my co-pay. What should I do?
4/5/2020The answer depends on whether you qualify for Medicare only, or have both Medicare and Medicaid (in Connecticut, called HUSKY Health) coverage.
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I have a medical marijuana registration. Will I still be able to get medicine at my dispensary?
4/5/2020Yes. As of March 24, 2020, any expiration date for a patient or caregiver registration that expires before June 1, 2020 is extended by 90 days.