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The Mission of the Office of the Healthcare Advocate is to assist consumers with healthcare issues through the establishment of effective outreach programs and the development of communications related to consumer rights and responsibilities as members of health plans. The office focuses on: assisting consumers to make informed decisions when selecting a health plan; assisting consumers in resolving problems with their health plans, and; identifying and advocating on issues, trends and problems that may require executive, regulatory or legislative intervention.
 
We hope that the information provided on our site will empower Connecticut consumers to become effective self-advocates through a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities under traditional and health plans.
 
OHA will be guided by its principles for policy action when engaging in policy advocacy on behalf of Connecticut's healthcare consumers.  Read OHA's Principles for Policy Action:  Click here
 
What does the Affordable Care Act mean for you?  Click here
 
 
Watch OHA videos on YouTube at our channel:  StateofCTOHA 
 

 
Upcoming Events

 
June 20, 2013
  9 AM - 12 PM Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange Board Meeting
July 9, 2013
  9 AM - 11 AM Governor's Healthcare Cabinet
July 16, 2013
  12 PM - 12:30 PM OHA Quarterly Advisory Committee Meeting
July 18, 2013
  9 AM - 12 PM Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange Board Meeting

   Latest News
Friday, June 14, 2013
OHA talks ACA
  Healthcare Advocate Victoria Veltri and Access Health CT CEO Kevin Counihan talk about healthcare options coming in October 2013.

Sunday, April 07, 2013
OHA Saves consumers $2.54 Million in First Quarter of 2013
  OHA saved consumers $2.54 milliion in the first quarter of 2013. Read more by clicking on the link above.

Monday, February 04, 2013
OHA Releases 2012 Savings Total of $6.3 Million
  Healthcare Advocate Victoria Veltri released OHA's 2012 consumer savings total of $6.3 million. Read more about OHA's 2012 activities on behalf of Connecticut residents.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012
FDA MedWatch Safety and Adverse Event Reporting
  Click here to be directed to the FDA's MedWatch site where consumers and providers can report and research adverse events and safety issues with medications and devices.

Monday, June 07, 2010
Health Care and Health Insurance Glossary
  Learn more about the terms related to advocating for yourself, your family, or a friend...