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
Who is eligible?
- Connecticut children with a household income at or below 201% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Parents or caretaker relatives with household incomes at or below 138% of the FPL
- Pregnant individuals if household income is at or below 263% of the FPL
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.
- MyAccount
- MyDSS Progressive Web App
- Video Guides for DSS ConneCT and MyDSS Mobile Web App
- Application Forms for Department of Social Services Programs
- Link to Department of Social Services Field Offices
- Request a Hearing