A listener favorite, Dr Virginia Bieluch, the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Hospital for Central Connecticut joined Gary on the air to discuss all things coronavirus, how the state is faring in regards to others, Phase three, mask wearing, and SO much more.
A proposed bill PB317 has been written by CT State Senator Eric Berthel which proposes to require insurance companies to cover bariatric surgery benefits. Despite coverage by Medicaid and Medicare in our state, the majority of private insurance plans do not offer bariatric surgery as a benefit. When the ACS was passed by Obama, the essential benefit in Connecticut was based on the current coverage by our biggest HMO: Connecticare. As a result Obamacare has NOT covered bariatric surgery. Most insurers do not and have not been forced to offer the benefit. Many of our patients have switched to Medicaid for coverage despite having good jobs. This has caused a burden to taxpayers. State employees also have bariatric surgery coverage. Darren Tishler spoke to Brad and Paul about it
Long time politician and Berlin resident Art Powers joined Brad Davis and Gary Byron to talk many topics including the evolution of politics and the changes in various parties.
NBC Chief Investigative Reporter Len Besthoff joined Gary's show to talk about Bradley International Airport, and the rising electric bills and what can be done about it.
