NOTICE:

Beginning August 4th, the Department of Social Services has partnered with the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAA) to distribute the one-time $300 grocery card to those who have lost their SNAP benefits due to federal work rules eligibility changes. Individuals who have lost their SNAP benefits because of these changes should reach out directly to their local CAA. More information about the ABAWD changes are located on SNAP Time Limits webpage. If you need additional food pantry, soup kitchen or mobile food assistance, visit 211 Connecticut website or Connecticut Foodshare website

Changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health work rules can be hard to understand. But many people will not lose their benefits. The Department of Social Services has made two prescreeners available - one for SNAP and one for HUSKY - to determine whether these changes apply to you. Find out more about how it will impact you on our H.R.1 changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health website and DSS Benefits and H.R.1 website , which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid).



Connecticut AHEAD Population Health Accountability Plan

Population Health AHEAD

The CT advisory committee will lead development of a statewide Population Health Accountability Plan to help prioritize community-driven strategies for improving population health by focusing on preventive care and chronic disease prevention. Participating hospitals will also be required to create population health accountability plans that align with statewide priorities and activities.



Connecticut AHEAD addresses population health in multiple ways:

  • Hospital Global Budgets and Primary Care AHEAD will include adjustments for social risk. Hospitals will also be eligible to earn a bonus for improved performance on disparity-focused measures.
  • Participating hospitals and primary care practices will perform health-related social needs screening to connect patients to community resources and address social needs.
  • Participating primary care practices will also engage in state Medicaid transformation efforts, enhance person-centered care, and have opportunities to focus on quality improvement strategies.
  • Geo AHEAD will engage otherwise unattributed Medicare FFS beneficiaries in value-based care and provide a new way to integrate total cost of care accountability.

Connecticut AHEAD Program Resources

Connecticut AHEAD has exciting developments AHEAD. Connect to all the Connecticut AHEAD resources and learn with us as model planning and implementation move forward.

Connecticut AHEAD Advisory Committee 

The Connecticut AHEAD Advisory Committee guides DSS in development of the Statewide Health Equity Plan and the implementation of the AHEAD model in our state.

Connecticut AHEAD Online Resources 

Explore Connecticut AHEAD and federal AHEAD resources as well as total cost of care model outcomes from other states around the country.

Connecticut AHEAD program 

Visit the Connecticut AHEAD program page.

Connecticut AHEAD Frequently Asked Questions 

Frequently asked questions about Connecticut's total cost of care model.


CMS Population Health Accountability Plan (PHAP) Guidance

AHEAD Statewide Population Health Accountability Plan (PHAP)

Connecticut AHEAD is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $12 million with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.


Connecticut AHEAD is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $12 million with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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