Testimony on 2024 Health Rates Filings

Connecticut Department of Insurance June 23, 2023 Submitted By: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW   On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,400 members, NASW/CT opposes proposed premium rate increases for health insurance plans before the Department of Insurance for individual and small group plans.   Health care is a right, […]

Comments on Nursing Home Staffing Ratio Proposed Regulations

Tracking Number PR2022-032 The National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members supports the proposed revisions to the state regulations for Social Work in nursing homes. The proposed language accurately states the changes passed by the CGA in Public Act 21-185. We urge that the revised language be adopted as proposed. The […]

Testimony on Bill 6733: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.

Public Health Committee March 13, 2023 Submitted by: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW  On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing nearly 2,300 members we offer the following comments on raised bill 6733. Section 2 (b) & (d) addresses concerns regarding the current master exam of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). […]

Testimony on HB 6934: AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERSONAL INCOME AND THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND CONCERNING THE HUMAN CAPITAL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT, TAX GAP REPORTING AND THE TAX INCIDENCE REPORT

Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee April 14, 2023 Submitted by: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW  On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter the state’s largest organization of social workers, we present this testimony on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and exemptions to certain types of retirement income. According to the current Asset […]

Testimony on SB 981: AAC Revenue Items to Implement the Governor’s Budget Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee

Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee April 3, 2023 Submitted by: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW  On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter the state’s largest organization of social workers, we present this testimony on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC) and exemptions to certain types of retirement income. According […]

Testimony on HB 6660: An Act Implementing the Governor’s Budget Recommendations for General Government

Appropriations Committee March 24, 2023 Submitted by: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW  On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing nearly 2,300 members we urge the Appropriations Committee to fully fund the costs associated with early voting. The voters spoke clearly on Election Day that our state residents want the option of early […]

Testimony on S.B. 1226 – An Act Concerning State Voting Rights in Recognition of John R. Lewis

Government Administration and Elections Committee March 20, 2023 Submitted by: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter, the state’s largest organization of social workers, we offer this testimony in support of S.B. 1226. Voting is the basis of a democracy and as such it should be conducted in […]

TESTIMONY SUPPORTING HB-6888: AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE.

Judiciary Committee March 15, 2023 Presented By: Kathleen Callahan, MSW Dear Honorable Chairpersons Winfield and Stafstrom, Ranking Members Kissel and Fishbein, Vice Chairs Flexer and Quinn, and all other distinguished Members of the Judiciary Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly: My name is Kathleen Callahan, a resident of Stratford, and a co-chair of the National […]

Testimony on Raised Bill 6569: An Act Concerning The Minimum Age To Be Eligible To Marry

Judiciary Committee February 27, 2023 Submitted By: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing over 2,300 members we offer this testimony in support of raised bill 6569. Current marriage law in Connecticut allows minors age 16 or 17 to marry with the consent of one parent and […]

Testimony on Bill 6741: An Act Improving the Safety of Heath Care Providers and Patients

Public Health Committee March 13, 2023 Submitted by: Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, LMSW On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, CT Chapter representing nearly 2,300 members we support bill 6741. Health care workers and social service workers are amongst the professions with the highest number of assaults. This bill seeks to address that issue and […]