Comptroller Scalon creates ‘health care cabinet’ to consider policy issues

Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced the formation of the Cabinet of the Healthcare Comptroller, a task force of healthcare professionals and advocates who will offer legislative and policy recommendations related to issues such as access and affordability. health care.

“Health care is a human right, but the type and quality of care that far too many people in our state receive still depends on who they are and their zip code,” Scanlon said at a ceremony marking the launch of Health Equity. Week. “It is wrong and it must change. As the comptroller and administrator of the state’s largest health plan, I won’t stop pushing for change until every Connecticut resident has access to the health care they deserve.

Separately, Scanlon released its monthly financial and economic update, which forecast a General Fund surplus for fiscal year 2023 of $1.42 billion and a Special Fund for Transportation surplus of $237.4 million. . While emphasizing the financial viability of the state government, he also acknowledged the concerns of many Connecticut residents regarding the national economy.

“We continue to see that easing inflation is a slower process than expected,” Scanlon said. “Coupled with the recent collapse of two US banks and the continued Federal Reserve rate increases, many residents may currently feel uncertain about Connecticut’s economic future. However, as previously reported, Connecticut’s Rainy Day Fund is not only in a historically strong position, but we continue to pursue sound fiscal policies and exercise restraint in order to prepare for any downturn that may occur.