Washington, DC -Tomorrow seniors who have fallen into the Medicare Part D "donut hole" coverage gap will begin to receive $250 checks to lower their prescription drug costs, Congressman Jim Himes...
Checks to seniors with high drug bills out earlier
An article released by the Associated Press this evening announced that seniors in who are in the Medicare prescription drug "donut hole" will receive their checks sooner than expected."Helping...
Himes Outlines More Good News for Small Businesses on Health Care Reform Tax Credits
Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced new guidance from the IRS now available to assist small businesses interested in applying for health care tax credits. Connecticut IRS offices...
In Case You Missed It: New Poll Shows Widespread Support for Health Care Reform
A new Kaiser Family Foundation poll released today affirms that a large majority of Americans support early provisions included in the health care reform act that will take effect this year. While...
Himes Statement on Norwalk Community Health Center Expansion Grand Opening
Norwalk, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding the opening of the Norwalk Community Health Center's expanded clinic. The project was largely funded by the...
Himes Announces $50,000 Grant for HIV/AIDS Prevention Program
Bridgeport, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced $50,000 in federal funding for Bridgeport's Mount Aery Baptist Church's HIV prevention program. These critical funds will be used to...
Himes to Hold Health Care Q&As with Seniors April 1
Washington, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold question-and-answer sessions with seniors in Westport and Greenwich on Thursday, April 1st to discuss the health care reform President Obama...
Himes Statement on Passage of Health Care Reform
Washington, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to passage of health care reform."I'm proud to have helped pass comprehensive health care reform today that...
In Case You Missed It: Himes, Owens, Murphy Led Effort Against Slaughter Solution
The whips against the "Slaughter Solution"In a surprise move today, Democrats decided to vote on the Senate bill directly instead of using the so-called Slaughter Solution, a procedural maneuver...
Senate Inaction Holds Up Emergency Health Care, Unemployment Assistance, Transportation Funding
WASHINGTON, DC - Just as the U.S. House of Representatives passed emergency legislation to extend critical benefits to out-of-work Americans struggling to put food on the table, stay in their homes,...