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Medicaid Coverage of Donor Milk Now Law in Connecticut
On June 18, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont signed Connecticut HB 7165, An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage for Donor Breast Milk, which had passed both legislative houses unanimously. It became effective July...
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Call Your Connecticut Legislators Now: Medicaid Donor Milk Bill
If you live in Connecticut, it’s time to call your state representatives to ask them to vote in favor of SB 7165, An Act Concerning...
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Express Yourself: Speaking Out for Medicaid Coverage of Donor Milk in Connecticut
The Connecticut General Assembly is considering a bill (HB 7165) requiring Medicaid coverage of donor milk for premature babies in its hospitals. Part of the...
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ACTION ALERT CONNECTICUT: Public Hearing on Donor Milk Medicaid Coverage February 28
On Thursday, February 28 there will be a public hearing on Medicaid coverage for donor milk in Connecticut. If you are a Connecticut resident who...
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Fulfilling Our Mission: Equitable Access to Donor Milk
This article on equitable access to donor milk is part of an occasional series on the ways we fulfill our mission. Providing safe donor milk...
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Why Breastfeeding Matters for Mothers and Children (and Families) Everywhere: A Public Health Imperative
By Naomi Bar-Yam, PhD, and Christopher Duggan, MD, MPH Ranging from scuttling of environmental air and water protections, seeking rescindment of the Affordable Care Act...
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