HUSKY A
Program Overview
HUSKY A, also known as Medicaid, is Connecticut’s public health coverage program for children up to age 19, parents, caretaker relatives, and pregnant individuals within certain income guidelines.
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HUSKY A helps families afford medical care. The plan provides health coverage for children and families.
The coverage includes:
- Medical coverage
- Preventative care
- Emergency services
- Dental care
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drugs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Connecticut children with a household income at or below 201% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Parents or relative caregivers with household incomes at or below 160% of the FPL
- Pregnant individuals if household income is at or below 263% of the FPL
Documents and Information You Need to Apply
You may be asked to provide the following:
- Full names of family members
- Dates of birth
- Social Security Numbers (if available)
- Tax filing status
- Income information
- Connecticut address
- Other health insurance information
How to Apply
- Apply online: Create an account and apply online through Access Health CT
- Apply by phone: Call Access Health CT at 1-855-805-4325
- Apply by mail: Complete the paper application ‘AH3’ and mail it to Access Health CT, P.O. Box 670 Manchester, CT 06045-0670
- Apply in person at a local DSS Regional Office (please note that you may have to wait to see a worker). See a list of local offices here.
Need Help?
DSS field offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 8-4:30 p.m. (closed on Wednesdays). The DSS Client Information Line & Benefits Center phone line can be reached by calling 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632). Phones are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Need Help or an Accommodation?
Visit a DSS field office where a worker can help you fill out forms, get documentation, make medical appointments, and get medical documentation to prove a disability.
People who are deaf or hard of hearing and have a TDD/TTY device can contact DSS at 1-800-842-4524.
Persons who are blind or visually impaired can contact DSS at 1-860-424-5040.
See a full list of DSS field offices here.
Learn more about applying for HUSKY A