Updated: 12:25 PM EDT May 10, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn Consumers are being warned against purchasing over-the-counter hearing aids since they are not authorized to be sold in the state.
Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull said Monday that Connecticut consumers should be wary of companies selling potentially faulty and unregulated over-counter-hearing aids.
By law, Connecticut requires that hearing aids may only be sold by licensed audiologists or hearing instrument specialists.
Officials said, In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration relaxed regulations on the sales of hearing aids and companies began developing hearing devices that could be sold over the counter, without consulting a medical professional. Medically approved hearing aids are expensive, often costing several thousand dollars for a single earpiece.
Governor Lamont Highlights Increased Efficiencies for Credential Holders at the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Written by Office of the Governor.
Governor Ned Lamont announced on Friday that the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection’s ongoing efforts to expand online licensing services has allowed more credential holders in the state to safely and security apply, renew, reinstate, and pay for credentials more efficiently. The initiative has significantly reduced wait times for licenses while allowing the state agency’s licensing functions to continue smoothly, even in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the last year, the Department of Consumer Protection has:
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HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and other state officials today are warning Connecticut residents that as the COVID-19 vaccine continues to become available to more people, they should be aware of potential scams related to the vaccine and be on the lookout for certain warning signs that can help them avoid being scammed.
Residents are reminded that:
No one from a legitimate vaccine distribution site will ever ask for your Social Security number of bank information in order to receive a vaccine.
Nobody will ever need to pay to get early access to the vaccine.
Published December 30, 2020 •
Updated on December 30, 2020 at 1:50 pm
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New Year’s Eve, like so much else in 2020, will look different this year and restaurants will need to adhere to requirements put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Liquor establishments still need to close at 10 p.m., according to the state Department of Consumer Protection.
“Everyone is looking forward to 2021 and saying goodbye to this year, but the pandemic will continue even after the clock strikes midnight,” said Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull. “It is important for businesses and consumers to continue to follow the protocols and restrictions that remain in place to protect public health and safety so that we can get back to normal sooner rather than later. And as always, we remind the public to use alcohol safely and responsibly while they enjoy the holiday from home.”