Husky Health is Connecticut's Medicaid program. It provides health coverage to low-income residents, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Program NameHusky Health
Expanded MedicaidYes
Websitehttps://portal.ct.gov/HUSKY
Phone800-221-3943
Apply OnlineApply for Services
Appeal a DenialMedicaid Fair Hearings
Find a Local OfficeField Office Locations

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Connecticut Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Connecticut, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.

You must also be one of the following:*

  • Pregnant
  • Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger
  • Blind
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability
  • Be 65 years of age or older

* ACA Medicaid expansion covers eligible low-income adults.

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)

Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$17,131
2$23,169
3$29,207
4$35,245
5$41,284
6$47,322
7$53,360
8$59,398

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,038 per additional person.

Available Services Include:

Ambulatory surgeryHospital stays
Audiology servicesLaboratory tests
Behavioral health servicesMaternity care
Dental servicesNon-emergency transportation
DialysisOrthotic and prosthetic devices
Doctor visitsOccupational therapy
Durable medical equipmentPharmacy (medications)
Emergency carePhysical rehabilitation
Family planning servicesPreventive care
Hearing aidsSmoking cessation services
Home health careVision care
Hospice servicesWomen’s health care
Hospital outpatient careX-rays and other radiology services

Copayments

Most Medicaid recipients in Connecticut do not pay deductibles or copayments, though some enrollees in a smaller Medicaid-funded program may pay a premium based on their income.