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Courtney Leads Support for Unprecedented Move by HHS to Reexamine Medicare Part B Premium Hike in light of Reduced Price for Alzheimer’s Drug
January 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) penned a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra in support of the Department's decision to re-evaluate the previously announced, historically high Medicare Part B premium hike—a hike brought on by the skyrocketing price of a new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, initially priced at $56,000 per year by its manufacturer.

Issues: Health Care Seniors and Retirement Security
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ICYMI: The Beginning of the End for Surprise Billing as New Ban Officially Kicks-In Under H.R. 133
January 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Education and Labor Committee, shared that new federal law banning many types of out-of-network medical bills, known as "surprise billing", officially went into effect on Monday, January 3rd, 2022. The new ban outlaws certain specific forms of surprise medical billing—including air ambulances, emergency care in hospital Emergency Rooms or urgent care centers, and "drive-by doctoring—and comes as a result of legislation written and authorized by Rep.

Issues: Health Care
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Reps. Courtney and Walberg Team Up for Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Health Care for Federal Employees
December 2, 2021
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"These are the sorts of real-world issues Congress should be focused on, and I’m glad to partner with Rep. Walberg to do it in bipartisan fashion," Rep. Courtney said.
Issues: Economy & Jobs Health Care
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New Federal Funding to Enhance Health Care Infrastructure Bound for Eastern Connecticut, Courtney Announces
September 29, 2021
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“The American Rescue Plan has helped thousands of eastern Connecticut families, it’s helped local businesses reopen their doors, and it kicked our vaccination effort into high-gear,” said Congressman Courtney. 
Issues: Health Care Eastern Connecticut
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United Services Receives New Federal Funding to Support Mental Health Treatment Services in Northeast Connecticut, Courtney Announces
September 27, 2021
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“United Services is extremely excited to bring a much-needed expansion to crisis services for northeastern Connecticut,” said United Services President/CEO Diane L. Manning. “We believe this program can save lives and we are grateful for the support of SAMHSA and Congressman Joe Courtney.”
Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Health Care Eastern Connecticut
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Courtney Votes to Advance Education and Labor Committee’s Portion of the ‘Build Back Better’ Bill, Includes New Support for Servicemembers, Workforce Investment, Local Schools and Students, and More
September 10, 2021
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“The Build Back Better plan is an example of how Congress can work to deliver on behalf of real American workers and families,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Crumbling Foundations Economy & Jobs Health Care Eastern Connecticut
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Courtney Statement on President Biden’s Extension of Eviction Moratorium
August 4, 2021
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“It’s a smart move," said Courtney, "a wave of pandemic-driven evictions just as we’re working to respond to the delta variant would really slow down our strong recovery."
Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Health Care
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Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Legislation to End Surprise Bills, Improve Affordability and Outcomes for Medicare Patients
June 1, 2021
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“There are a lot of workers and families out there that are just starting to turn the corner in this recovery, and we can’t let folks go back to the same sort of debt crises in-waiting that existed prior to COVID-19,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Health Care
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Courtney to Host Frontline Health Care Worker Sherri Dayton as Guest for President Joe Biden’s Virtual State of the Union Address
April 27, 2021
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"Thank you to Congressman Courtney for his work to support our nurses and health care workers during and long before COVID-19, and for this chance to join him to watch President Biden’s first State of the Union address tomorrow evening," said Sherri Dayton, RN.
Issues: Health Care Eastern Connecticut
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Courtney Announces Over $6.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines Across New London and Windham Counties
March 26, 2021
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“Two weeks ago when the American Rescue Plan was signed into law, the most important provision was funding to accelerate COVID vaccinations,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Health Care Eastern Connecticut
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