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The Break & Long Bill
Tax break and hearing rule for long-term care insurance
An Act Concerning Long-term Care Insurance Premium Rates.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let you deduct long‑term care premiums from taxes and force insurers to hold a public hearing before raising rates over 10%.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
People could save money on taxes and get a chance to speak before insurers hike premiums, protecting retirees from surprise cost spikes while the bill is still being debated.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would allow an income tax deduction for long‑term care insurance premiums.
- It would require the state Insurance Department to hold a public hearing if a premium increase request exceeds 10%.
- Policyholders would receive advance notice of such a hearing.
- The bill is currently introduced in the Connecticut House and has not been passed.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Christine Pavalock-D'Amato (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Tammy Nuccio (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Mark DeCaprio (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Tina Courpas (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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