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Ned Lamont: “Connecticut option says, look, state employees, retirees…”

Featuring: Ned Lamont, Democratic | Governor of Connecticut

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Published | Video Starts at 01:37

We're going to get that right. So let's start with health care. You brought something out called the CT plan or what's it called? Connecticut Option. The Connecticut option. What is it? Connecticut option says, look, state employees, retirees, small business, not for profits, municipalities, let's get together, expand our purchasing power. Then when we negotiate with hospitals, then when we negotiate with insurance people, we've got a lot more clout. Look, I came out of small business. (01:37–01:48)

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Asserts that the Connecticut option aims to expand purchasing power by pooling state employees, retirees, small businesses, and others.

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