Overview
Information about the 2024 HUSKY A Transition:
Eligibility Changes for Some Parents & Caretaker Relatives
A new state law (Public Act 24-81) has lowered the income limit for parents and caretaker relatives to qualify for HUSKY A health coverage from 160% to 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL). This change starts October 1, 2024.
All new applicants after October 1, 2024, will be assessed for coverage at 138% FPL.
Current enrollees in HUSKY A Parents and Caretaker Relatives with income under 138% FPL will not be affected.
Current enrollees in HUSKY A Parents and Caretaker Relatives with income above 138% FPL will no longer qualify and will need to switch to other health coverage.
To see the new HUSKY A Parents and Caretaker Relatives income levels, please follow this link.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) and Access Health CT, Connecticut’s health insurance exchange, along with service partners, will help parents and caretaker relatives through this process.
Please Note: The majority of parents and caretaker relatives affected by this change have income through employment and will receive up to an additional year of Transitional Medical Assistance.
What does this mean for you?
Depending on your income and whether you have income from employment, self-employment, or spousal support, the coverage of the parents or caretaker relatives in your household may change or end on October 31, 2024.
What are the next steps?
All individuals enrolled in HUSKY A Parents & Caretaker Relatives coverage that have income over 138% of the federal poverty level were sent a special heads-up letter in early September.
HUSKY A PC Transition Special Bilingual Letter
A second notice, being sent towards the end of September, will tell you if you qualify to transition to HUSKY A Transitional/Extended Medical Assistance, another type of HUSKY Health coverage,
Covered Connecticut, or a Qualified Health Plan with Advanced Premium Tax Credits, and/or Cost Sharing Reductions.
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If you are over the new income limit and: |
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Qualify to transition to another HUSKY Health Program... |
DO NOT qualify to keep HUSKY Health Coverage… |
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YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO ANYTHING.
We will enroll you in continued HUSKY coverage called Transitional/Extended Medical Assistance for up to one year if your household gets paychecks, has self-employment income, or spousal support. This coverage has the same benefits as your current HUSKY Health coverage. |
YOU NEED TO CONTACT US.
You will get a letter asking you to contact us to review your healthcare coverage options, including help with buying a Qualified Health Plan (private plan), or enrolling in Covered CT through Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance exchange. Contact Information: Visit www.accesshealthct.com Call 1-855-805-4325 |
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Important: If your household has had any changes that you have not reported to Access Health CT, please contact Access Health CT to report any changes.
Contact Information:
Visit www.accesshealthct.com
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Call 1-855-805-4325 |
You may qualify for financial help! Although these private health plans cost money, you may qualify for financial help to pay for the coverage (close to 80% of customers do). This helps lower or eliminate the cost of your insurance monthly payments (or premiums) and other costs, like co-pays for visits to the doctor. Important: If you do not qualify for Transitional/Extended Medical Assistance, you can see if you are eligible for another full Medicaid coverage group such as |
Questions regarding APPEALS in response to the October 1, 2024, Income Limit Reduction for HUSKY A - Parents & Caretaker Relatives
If you object to this income limit reduction:
We have to follow the new law and cannot change the new law. You cannot file an appeal because you do not agree with the new law.
If you object to your new eligibility determination:
If you feel that the information we have used is inaccurate and would like to explain why, you always have the right to request an administrative hearing. How to do this will be included in your notice.