Stakeholder information on changes due to H.R.1

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HR1 Partner Toolkit

This toolkit contains resources to help community partners educate and assist HUSKY Health members and SNAP recipients as changes are implemented due to H.R.1. The materials below include educational resources, outreach materials, and FAQs that can be used help you and the individuals you serve understand these upcoming changes.

We will continue expanding this toolkit as additional resources become available, so please check back regularly for updates.

HR1 Partner Resources
Resources for community partners and providers, such as flyers, social media posts, and talking points.

HR1 Partner Virtual Classroom
A repository of webinars and informational videos to support our community partners in learning about H.R.1 changes to DSS programs.
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HR1 Partner FAQs
A list of frequently asked questions from community partners. Check back often as this list will be updated as we collect partner inquiries.

SNAP work rules prescreener

Answer a few questions to see if the SNAP work rules apply
Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents or ABAWDs 

HUSKY D work rules prescreener

Answer a few questions to see if the new HUSKY D work rules apply
HUSKYDPrescreener 

Important information regarding changes to DSS programs that may impact providers and stakeholders

Frequently asked questions for stakeholders and providers

H.R.1 requires states to contribute to the cost of SNAP benefits based on SNAP Quality Control (QC) Payment Error Rates (PER) if their SNAP payment error is 6% or above.

If the SNAP PER is:

  • 6% to 7.99%, then the state will have to contribute 5%
  • 8% to 9.99%, then the state will have to contribute 10%
  • 10% or more, the state will have to contribute 15%
The change to state contributions for SNAP Payment Error Rates begins October 1, 2027.
H.R.1 phases down the "safe harbor" level for taxes for most provider types, for states like Connecticut that expanded Medicaid.

Provider taxes will phase down from the current 6% to 3.5% over the five federal fiscal years (FY) as follows:

  • 5.5% for FY 2028
  • 5% for FY 2029
  • 4.5% for FY 2030
  • 4% for FY 2031
  • 3.5% for FY 2032
The enhanced premium tax credits that provide additional subsidies for members who qualify are pending a decision by Congress on an extension. When additional subsidies sunset, the state will incur increased costs to maintain Covered CT as a no-cost to members program.
The enhanced premium tax credits are scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2025.
There is no impact to benefits for the member as a result of this change.