Healthcare coverage

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Protect your health with affordable healthcare coverage

We know that there’s nothing more important than your health. The State of Connecticut is dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy through robust, affordable healthcare benefits and programs.

In Connecticut, HUSKY Health encompasses:

  • Medicaid
  • The Children’s Health Insurance Program.

As administering agency, the Department of Social Services (DSS) partners with Access Health CT, our state’s health insurance marketplace, in HUSKY Health and Covered CT enrollment.

Learn how to qualify for HUSKY health coverage  

HUSKY Health

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Get covered through HUSKY Health

HUSKY Health is the State of Connecticut’s public healthcare coverage program. HUSKY Health includes:

  • HUSKY A: Medicaid for children, teens, parents, caretaker relatives, and pregnant individuals
  • HUSKY B: The Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and teens up to age 19
  • HUSKY C: Medicaid for adults 65 and older and adults with disabilities, including long-term services and supports and Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities
  • HUSKY D: Medicaid for low-income adults without dependent children
Find out how to apply  

Learn more about HUSKY Health

How to qualify 

Find out if you’re eligible for Medicaid healthcare coverage through HUSKY Health. Learn the eligibility differences between HUSKY A, B, C, and D.

How to apply 

Learn how to apply for HUSKY Health coverage using the Access Health CT and ConneCT portals.

Benefits overview 

Discover what medical, behavioral, dental, and pharmacy services are covered by HUSKY Health programs.

More information about your HUSKY Health

Are you already signed up for HUSKY coverage? Or are you a provider who works with HUSKY patients? Find more info about HUSKY Health for members or providers through the links below.


For members

For members

Access important information and links for your HUSKY Health coverage, including care management, provider information, member handbooks, and more.
For providers

For providers

Find resources and information to help you provide the best possible care to HUSKY Health members.

Featured DSS healthcare programs

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HUSKY Health

HUSKY Health provides a comprehensive health care benefit package, including preventive care, primary care and specialist visits, hospital care, behavioral health services, dental services, and prescription medications.
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Covered Connecticut

The CoveredCT program offers no-cost health insurance, dental insurance and non-emergency medical transportation to all Connecticut residents between the ages of 19-64 that qualify.
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MED-Connect

Do you work and have a disability? You may qualify for healthcare coverage through the Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities program, known as MED-Connect.

More healthcare benefits

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) 

Get to know the CHCPE, which helps people 65 years or older continue living at home instead of going to a nursing home.

Coverage for Non-citizen Children 

Learn about programs that cover some uninsured children who do not qualify for regular HUSKY A Medicaid or HUSKY B CHIP coverage because they don’t have a qualifying immigration status.

Durable Medical Equipment 

DSS can help you pay for necessary medical equipment, both to help you move around and help care for you at home.

Long-term Services and Supports 

Do you need care on a more ongoing basis, such as for older people and people with disabilities.? Learn more about DSS Long-term Services and Supports.

Medicare Savings Program 

Looking for financial assistance paying for Medicare coverage? The Medicare Savings Program can help pay for premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) 

Find out how Medicaid members can request a ride to and from Medicaid-covered medical services.