Community Health Worker

NOTICE:

Connecticut passed new legislation requiring DSS to spread out SNAP benefit issuance dates throughout the month rather than concentrating them in the first few days. Read up on the changes that start March 1.

DSS benefits have changed due to the federal budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1). Find out how it will impact you on our website, which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid).

Community Health Worker – Work Group

Overview

Community Health Worker Coverage

Sec. 4 of Public Act 23-186 directs the Commissioner of Social Services to design and implement a program to provide Medicaid reimbursement to certified community health workers for services provided to HUSKY Health program members. As part of the design process, the Department of Social Services is consulting with certified community health workers, Medicaid beneficiaries and advocates to explore options for the program's design, which will ensure access to such community health workers, encourage workforce growth to support such access and foster an environment to create a collaborative relationship between CHWs and other health professionals.