Open Enrollment For Health Coverage

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim  is reminding residents that Open Enrollment for health coverage has begun and runs until December 15, 2018. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Connecticut residents can apply for health insurance through Access Health CT.   “I encourage all residents in need of health coverage to apply as soon as possible,” said Mayor Ganim. “We have entered into the flu season and it is important that you and your family members are insured in the case of illness. It is also the time to consider other health insurance providers. Maintaining proper health coverage ensures residents avoid being penalized on their tax returns.”   In order to enroll outside of the designated enrollment period, an individual must…

Read More

Bridgeport News: 1 In Custody After Pursuit

11:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have one in custody after a pursuit down Fairfield Avenue. The car crashed into the gates of PT Barnum Housing on Wordin Avenue just after St. Stephen's Road. The suspect allegedly ran a red light in front of police officers causing a crash involving civilians. The suspect ran into the housing project where he was captured by police near building eight. Paramedics transported the suspect to the hospital with unknown injuries as a result of the crash.  

Read More