H.R.1 Questions

Will these changes affect your SNAP or HUSKY coverage?

Changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health work rules can be hard to understand. But many people will not lose their benefits.

On this page you will: 

  1. Find out if these changes affect your coverage.
  2. Find out what you can do to stay eligible.
  3. Find out how to report your hours.
  4. Get help staying connected to your benefits.

 If anything changes for your household, DSS will tell you directly.

What groups are affected?

SNAP groups affected

As of 11/2025, anyone getting SNAP who:

  • Is 18-64 years old
  • Does not live with a child under 14
  • Can work (physically and mentally)

must meet the new work rules.

Use this SNAP Work Rules Pre-screener to see if these new rules apply to you 

HUSKY Health groups affected

As of 1/1/2027, any adult on HUSKY D who:

  • Is 19-64 years old
  • Does not live with a child under 14
  • Can work (physically and mentally)
must meet the new work rules.
Use this HUSKY D Work Rules Pre-screener to see if these new rules apply to you > 

What groups may not be affected?

SNAP groups not affected

You likely will not be affected by these changes if you are someone who:

  • Is under 18 years old;
  • Is age 65 or older;
  • Lives with a child under age 14;
  • Is pregnant;
  • Has a physical or mental health issue preventing them from working;
  • Is taking care of a child younger than 6 or someone who is ill or disabled and needs help taking care of themselves;
  • Is in a drug or alcohol treatment program;
  • Applied for or is receiving unemployment benefits;
  • Applied for or is receiving disability benefits like SSI, SSDI, Veteran's Disability (regardless of rating), or private disability benefits;
  • Already meets the work rules for Temporary Family Assistance (TFA);
  • Goes to school or a training program at least half time;
  • Is an American Indian or Alaska Native

HUSKY Health groups not affected

You likely will not be affected by these changes if you are someone who:

  • Has HUSKY A, B, or C;
  • Is under 19 years old;
  • Is age 65 or older;
  • Is a parent or caregiver relative;
  • Is pregnant or postpartum;
  • Is a Foster and former foster youth;
  • Is an American Indian or Alaska Native;
  • Is a Veteran with a total disability rating (100% schedular) or TDIU rating from the VA;
  • Was in jail or prison in the last 90 days;
  • Has Medicare Part A or B;
  • Was recently inpatient in a hospital or nursing facility;
  • Already meets the work rules for TFA;
  • Is in a household receiving SNAP and is not exempt from the SNAP work rules;
  • Is medically frail;
  • Is in a drug or alcohol treatment program

What can you do to stay eligible?

What activities can you do to make sure you and your household keep your benefits?


New SNAP work rules

As of 11/2025, some people who get SNAP must follow the SNAP work rules. To meet these rules, you must fulfill at least one of the following:

  • Work at least 80 hours per month or make at least $217.50 a week, or
  • Be in a job training or work program, such as SNAP E&T, for at least 80 hours per month, or
  • Community Service or Volunteer for at least 80 hours per month, or
  • Do a combination of work, training and/or volunteer work that adds up to 80 hours per month

New HUSKY Health work rules

Starting on 1/1/2027, people on HUSKY D must follow new work rules. To meet those work rules, you must fulfill at least one of the following:

  • Have a monthly income of at least $580, or
  • Work at least 80 hours per month, or
  • Complete at least 80 hours per month of community service, or
  • Be in a qualified work or training program for at least 80 hours per month, or
  • Be enrolled at least half-time in an education program, or
  • Community Service or Volunteer for at least 80 hours per month

How to report your hours

You should report any jobs, current education, volunteer work, or training programs when you apply, renew, or report a change.

For SNAP: You can upload proof online with MyDSS. Learn more about uploading documents from your mobile phone.

For HUSKY Health: Report the change and provide documents directly to Access Health CT.

 

Reminder:

DSS will tell you if the H.R.1 changes affect you or anyone in your home.

They will also let you know if they need any information or documents from you and how to provide them. 

Make sure to keep your contact information updated so you get all the information you need about the changes. 

 

 

Get help staying connected to your benefits

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Community Action Agencies

Connecticut’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) can help you keep your SNAP and Medicaid (HUSKY Health) benefits. 
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Many people are seeing changes to program rules and work requirements. CAAs offer free, local support so you can understand what these changes mean and what steps you may need to take.
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Find your local Community Action Agency using this interactive map >  

How CAAs can help you

CAAs offer one‑on‑one help for:

  • Understanding new SNAP and Medicaid eligibility rules
  • Responding to changes under HR1
  • Completing paperwork or renewals
  • Finding out why your benefits stopped and how to reapply
  • Getting support if you are at risk of losing benefits
  • Connecting to local help with housing, transportation, health care, and food

What to expect

You can meet with a trained staff member or a Community Health Worker Navigator. They will work with you to review your case and help you stay connected to the benefits your family needs.

Who this support is for

These services are available to:

  • People who get SNAP
  • Medicaid (HUSKY) recipients
  • People who lost benefits or may lose them
  • Anyone who needs help understanding new program rules

Community Action Agencies and additional resources

Local Community Action Agencies

Find the link for your local Community Action Agency below.

Additional resources

Find more tools and services that can support you if your benefits have changed under H.R.1.