CT congressman wants legal support for patients denied health coverage

CTNewsJunkie – Friday, July 17, 2026
By Donald Eng

Americans denied medical treatment coverage by health insurance companies would have increased access to legal support, under the CLINIC Assistance Act introduced by U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd.

The act would establish a grant program through the Department of Labor to help law schools set up consumer advocate programs where patients can receive no-cost legal assistance with their insurance claim appeal.

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