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BLUMENTHAL & HAWLEY DEMAND ANSWERS REGARDING ANTHEM’S “DRACONIAN” POLICY CAPPING ANESTHESIA COVERAGE FOR PATIENTS

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) wrote Elevance CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux demanding answers from the company regarding a recent policy change in states including Connecticut and Missouri denying coverage for anesthesia care if a surgery or procedure goes beyond specific time limits pre-determined by the health insurance provider. Anthem announced the new policy earlier this year, and then rescinded it after facing public outcry. Anthem is a subsidiary of Elevance. “As you are well aware, health care providers are sworn to act in the best interest of their patient and are the only individuals in an operating room singularly focused on providing quality, sometimes life-saving medical care. Therefore, without strong documentation to…

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Bridgeport Man Arrested with Stolen Handgun During Traffic Stop

https://youtu.be/quCYdTs1dvM On the evening of December 10, Bridgeport Officers Salce and Rrapi were patrolling the Hollow area when they stopped a speeding vehicle on Harral Avenue for lacking a front license plate. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Felix Manuel Delvalle of Bridgeport, was found to be uninsured and acting suspiciously. During a safety pat-down, officers recovered a loaded Ruger handgun with six rounds of ammunition, later confirmed as stolen in 2018. Delvalle was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal possession of a firearm, theft of a firearm, failure to display license plates, and operating without insurance. His bond was set at $75,000.

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Holiday Fire Leaves Many Homeless in Bridgeport

At 6:56 p.m., firefighters responded to a third-floor apartment fire on the 700 block of Hallett Street. The blaze, which started in the oven, quickly spread to the walls and floors. Firefighters used handlines and opened up walls and floors to extinguish hotspots and contain the fire. One resident was treated on the scene by AMR for burn injuries, though no further injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Bridgeport Fire Marshal's Office. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced families by providing emergency shelter and essential supplies. This incident comes as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety during the holiday season. Stay connected with DoingItLocal for updates and information.…

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Norwalk News: Norwalk Police Conducting Seat Belt Enforcement

The Norwalk Police Department will be proactively conducting traffic enforcement for seat belt violations leading up to and during the holiday season. Please be cognizant of all passengers in your car, especially children and the elderly. They may need guidance with certain safety measures such as seatbelts. As a driver, the passengers’ safety is your responsibility, so please ensure everyone is buckled in. A motor vehicle accident may not be in your control, but using a seatbelt is. Be safe, keep your passengers safe, and enjoy a great holiday season. This is a roving enforcement initiative, not fixed checkpoints. The dates we will be conducting the enforcement action are: Friday 11/29/24 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 11/30/24 from…

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Traffic Advisory – Pequot Running Club Thanksgiving Day Road Race on Thursday, November 28, 2024

The Pequot Running Club of Fairfield will be holding their annual ThanksgivingDay 5-mile road race and 2.6-mile walk this Thursday, November 28, 2024. The event kicks off in Southport and the road race will initially enter Westporttown limits from Pequot Avenue/Beachside Avenue. It then travels north on SascoCreek Road, east on Greens Farms Road, northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, south onMaple Avenue South, west on Greens Farms Road, south on New Creek Road andthen east on Beachside Avenue until the race again enters Southport on PequotAvenue. A map of the route has been included along with this release.The event is scheduled to begin promptly at 8:15am. It is estimated thatparticipants will have completely exited all Westport roads by approximately10:30am. While…

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