State Sen. Len Fasano talks to Brad and Gary about nursing home funding and the grocery tax.

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

Clinical Counselor RHONDA MARTIN, Over 15 million American adults have a drinking problem, according to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Yet less than seven percent receive treatment. Are people afraid to look in the mirror? Ask themselves why they are behaving a certain way? How do you get over that fear? How can you embrace self- reflection? What are the signs you need professional help? How do you choose the right therapist? She talked to Brad and Paul about these subjects.