CT lawmakers pledged long-term care insurance reform. Will it happen?

CT Mirror – Thursday, May 22, 2025
By Jenna Carlesso

In January, just weeks into the legislative session, key lawmakers — frustrated with soaring rate increases on long-term care insurance plans — pledged urgent reform to bring relief to Connecticut’s struggling policyholders.

They followed up with 17 bills that cover a wide range of proposals, from placing caps on annual rate hikes to providing tax credits for consumers and requiring the state to hold public hearings when insurers seek price increases. Five legislative committees advanced measures with bipartisan support, some that included broad consumer protections and cost savings.

But with three weeks left in the regular session, proponents are still trying to figure out what — if any — changes may move forward this year. Some proposals, like tax credits and deductions, have been weighed down by hefty price tags. In other cases, a lack of consensus and political will have hampered efforts.

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