Lowering Your Prescription Drug Costs & Hispanic Heritage Month

September 22, 2023


Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for all. Please read below to see how you can get a discount on your medication.

Also, I hope everyone gets an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. There are many ways to pay tribute including a student essay contest with a cash prize. You will find details and officials rules in this newsletter.

Please contact my office if you have any questions or comments about the items in this newsletter.

Have a great weekend!

 
Lowering Prescription Drug Costs
On October 2, all Connecticut residents will be eligible to sign up for ArrayRx, a prescription drug discount card program that provides up to 80% off certain prescriptions at nearly all pharmacies in the state.
 
You need a valid physical Connecticut address and an email address to enroll. A digital card will be provided after registering.
 
The program is part of Public Act 23-171, An Act Protecting Patients and Prohibiting Unnecessary Health Care Costs, which I proudly supported.
I highly encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity. Residents should never have to worry about accessing the lifesaving care they need, and this free program is a massive leap forward. I'm thrilled ArrayRx is coming to Connecticut, and I will continue the fight to lower healthcare costs for all. 
Learn More About ArrayRx
 
Hispanic Heritage Month
I want to wish everyone a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. Join me all month long in celebrating the rich culture and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans right here in Stamford and the rest of the state.
The Stamford community celebrated Guatemalan Independence on Sunday, September 16. It was a joyous occasion to showcase the passion, culture, food, and music of Guatemala. El grupo quetzal, who are members of our community, joined us for all the fun!
I am excited to share the 16th Annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest is underway. This year, middle and high school students (grades 6-12) will be writing about how they connect with Hispanic culture. Prizes include a $3,000 scholarship and iPads! Organizers will continue accepting essay submissions through October 31. The winners will be announced in late November.
Click Here For More Information Including the Official Rules
 
2023 National Blue Ribbon School in Stamford

A huge congratulations goes out to Stamford Charter School for Excellence for being named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School! The U.S. Department of Education gives this prestigious award to select schools across the nation for demonstrating overall high achievement or success in closing achievement gaps like Stamford Charter School for Excellence.

As a choice school, Stamford Excellence serves 561 students from throughout Stamford, more than half of which are students with high needs. The school’s overall accountability index was 81.4 in 2021-2022, and they have earned School of Distinction status for each of the three prior years of reporting. In 2021-2022 reports, the school exceeded the performance index target of 75 for all students group across all subjects. The performance index for students with high needs was similarly high in English language arts (76.4) and mathematics (73.6).
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