Welcome to the Office of the Healthcare Advocate

Learn about OHA

At OHA, we want to help when you have challenges accessing affordable healthcare insurance or services for you or a loved one.

Find information on the following healthcare coverage and insurance options:

Medicaid
Medicare
Access Health CT
Employer-Sponsored Insurance
TRICARE
Non-comprehensive coverages

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Healthcare coverage and insurance

Medicaid (HUSKY) - Healthcare coverage for lower-income individuals

Learn more about Medicaid

Medicare - Healthcare coverage for older individuals (65+) and individuals with disabilities

Learn more about Medicare

Access Health CT - Explore healthcare coverage options by private insurers

Find healthcare coverage

Employer-Sponsored Insurance - Learn more about coverage offered by employers

Explore employer-sponsored insurance

TRICARE - Healthcare coverage for active duty service members and their families

Learn more about TRICARE

Non-comprehensive coverage - There are risks associated with these plans

Explore the risks associated with these plans (PDF)

Request OHA assistance

Get help

Have a question or need help?

To get help from OHA, fill out our online form, send an email, or call us. The quickest way to get help is via email.

Submit an online inquiry

Call OHA

Call OHA at 1-866-466-4446 for help with healthcare matters and issues.
Email OHA

Email OHA for help with healthcare coverage, claims, or benefits.
Release form (PDF)

Fill out the Online Form and Release of Information forms to get help from OHA.
Appointment of rep. form (PDF)

If you have Medicare, fill out a Medicare Representative form.

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Announcing the Office of the Cannabis Ombudsman

CT Medical Cannabis patients! The state has hired a Cannabis Ombudsman to assist you with issues relating to your medical cannabis needs.

Visit the CT Cannabis Ombudsman website.

Wheelchair Repair Delays and Complaints

Wheelchair repair taking too long? OHA participates in the Wheelchair Repair Task Force which is working to improve wheelchair repair times for Connecticut consumers.

Contact Us

You can file a complaint about a wheelchair repair by calling OHA's main phone number, sending a message to our email address, or filling out our online intake form:

News and outreach

Stay informed

Stay informed about healthcare consumer rights with our newsletters, annual reports, advisory board documents, and outreach materials.

Learn more about OHA news and outreach

News and press

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Annual Reports

Find Annual Reports from the last decade up until the present.
OHA Advisory Board

Get Advisory Committee Meeting info.
Outreach

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