WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) joined 19 Members of Congress today in requesting that the Department of Health and Human Services use the full extent of its authority to require...
Himes Announces Over 3,000 Connecticut Families Now Insured Thanks to Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes announced today that 3,087 Connecticut families have purchased a new affordable health insurance plan through Connecticut's health care exchange, Access Health...
Himes Reminds Constituents Affordable Health Insurance Options Begin Today
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes reminded constituents that millions of Americans will now have access to affordable, quality health insurance as Access Health CT opens in Connecticut today,...
Himes Announces $196,601 Research Grant for Trumbull Small Business
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $196,601 grant today for Trumbull-based small business ZetrOZ to invest in its new product, the world's smallest ultrasound pain therapy...
Himes Statement on Passage of GOP Bill to Defund Healthcare Reform in Exchange for Keeping the Government Open
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution to fund government operations after September 30 and completely defund the...
Eligible Families to Receive Average $5,548 in Instant Tax Credits for Health Insurance
WASHINGTON, DC—Families eligible for tax credits to help purchase health insurance in the new exchange created by the Affordable Care Act will receive an average of $5,548 in instant tax credits....
Get the Facts: New insurance exchanges mean more competition, lower prices, and tax breaks to help families pay for insurance
WASHINGTON, DC—On Saturday, Access Health CT will begin their first big push to inform people about the new health insurance opportunities that will be available through the new affordable health...
Himes Announces $440,912 in Grants for Local Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today $440,912 in grants to local community health centers in the Fourth District to enroll uninsured individuals and families in new health...
Himes Announces $17,285 Nurse Traineeship Grant for Fairfield University
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $17,285 grant today that will help fund Fairfield University's nurse anesthetist traineeship program. The funding will be used to support...
Himes Statement on World AIDS Day
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding World AIDS Day, which falls on Saturday:"We have made great strides in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS...