Lawmakers Pushing Ahead With Plans For Medicare Program Fix

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers are expected to push ahead this week with plans to restore funding for a program that helps about 140,000 seniors pay for Medicare expenses, despite a last-minute decision by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to further delay the planned eligibility cuts.
Democratic House and Senate staff said lawmakers appreciate Malloy’s actions, but confirmed the General Assembly will vote Friday on a proposal to restore the $54 million. Lawmakers had originally c