How to Qualify HUSKY A & HUSKY B HUSKY C (also known as Medicaid for the Aged/Blind/Disabled) & Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities HUSKY D (also known as Medicaid for the Lowest-Income Populations) HUSKY A & HUSKY B Connecticut children and their parents or a relative caregiver; and pregnant women may be eligible for HUSKY A (also known as Medicaid), depending on family income. Uninsured. The HUSKY Health program provides free services to help you communicate with us better.
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HUSKY D: KEY FACTS 10 things to know about HUSKY D Connecticut expanded its Medicaid program in 2010 as part of the Affordable Care Act, creating a new form of coverage for low-income adults without minor children. HUSKY D, as the Medicaid expansion is known, covers more than 200,000 Connecticut residents. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are not eligible to enroll in regular HUSKY Health programs, including Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
However, there are State programs (listed above) available for children and pregnant individuals who do not qualify for regular Medicaid because of their immigration status. Eligibility for these programs. HUSKY D provides comprehensive health insurance coverage for low-income adults in Connecticut.
This includes services such as doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription medications, and preventive care. Important notes about HUSKY D: For those 18-64 without minor children or Medicare Apply through Access Health CT online at accesshealthct.com Eligibility is based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) in the tax household No spend. CT DSS updated 03/01/2025.
Application and eligibility determination needed to qualify. This program is currently known as HUSKY C and HUSKY D under the new HUSKY Health Plan which was implemented in January 2012. HUSKY C formerly referred to as Title 19 program provides medical and long term health care for low income elderly Connecticut residents aged 65 and above.
This manual reviews basic eligibility information for HUSKY A, B, and D but does not cover HUSKY C. HUSKY A, B, and D are covered in Connecticut Voices' manual as they primarily affect children, caregivers, and low. Current month's income is used to determine eligibility for Medicaid (known as Husky A and Husky D) and the Children's Health Insurance Program (known as CHIP or HUSKY B).
Yearly income is used to determine eligibility for financial help (Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Reductions) for a Qualified Health Plan.