HUSKY HEALTH PLANS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

HUSKY Health is the State of Connecticut’s public health coverage program for eligible children, parents, relative caregivers, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, adults without children, and pregnant women within the income guidelines. Children up to age 19 may qualify regardless of family income level.

As of January 1, 2012, the new HUSKY Health program expanded to include (HUSKY C), formerly Medicaid for adults in the program known as fee-for-service or Title 19 (Medicaid for the Aged/Blind/Disabled) and HUSKY D, formerly Medicaid for Low-Income Adults (LIA). 

Beginning January 1, HUSKY members are no longer enrolled in a health plan or in HUSKY Primary Care. Medical services for all HUSKY members will be coordinated directly by the new HUSKY Health program. 

For most families and individuals, HUSKY Health coverage is free or low-cost. Even families with high incomes can get HUSKY Health benefits for children at an unsubsidized group rate.

For further information about HUSKY Health, call HUSKY Infoline, 1-877-CT-HUSKY (1-877-284-8759) or visit the website: http://www.huskyhealth.com/hh/site/default.asp. 

SUMMARY OF HUSKY PLANS:

HUSKY A & HUSKY B

Connecticut children and their parents or a relative caregiver with incomes at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level; and pregnant women may be eligible for HUSKY A. Uninsured children under age 19 in higher-income households, (between 185%-300%), may be eligible for HUSKY B (also known as the Children’s Health Insurance Program). 

[Note: When looking at the HUSKY family income guidelines, some income and certain expenses may be deducted to qualify].

HUSKY C

Connecticut residents aged 65 or older, or who are aged 18 through 64 and who are blind, or who have another disability, may qualify for coverage under HUSKY C, formerly known as Medicaid for the Aged/Blind/Disabled, or Title 19. 

There are income and asset limits to qualify for this program. Net income limits (after deductions) vary by geographic area in Connecticut.

Monthly income amount: 

REGION A (Southwestern CT)

• Single Person - $ 610.61 
• Married Couple - $ 777.92 

REGIONS B & C (Northern, Eastern & Western CT)

• Single Person - $ 506.22
• Married Couple - $ 672.10

Asset limits are as follows:

• Single person - $1,600
• Married couple - $2,400 

HUSKY D

Connecticut residents aged 19 through 64, who do not qualify for HUSKY A; who do not receive federal Supplemental Security Income or Medicare; and who are not pregnant, may qualify for HUSKY D (Formerly known as Medicaid for Low-Income Adults (LIA)).

There are income limits to qualify for this program, which vary by geographic region.

Monthly income amount: 

REGION A (Southwestern CT)

• Single Person - $623.77
  
• Married Couple - $844.87

REGIONS B & C (Northern, Eastern & Western CT)

• Single Person - $512.05
• Married Couple - $693.55

United States citizens (including naturalized citizens and nationals of the United States) are required by federal law to prove citizenship identity to be eligible for HUSKY A (Medicaid) coverage. You will be asked to prove citizenship and identity AFTER you send in your HUSKY application form.

HUSKY INCOME GUIDELINES

• For eligibility criteria see the HUSKY website at http://www.huskyhealth.com/hh/cwp/view.asp?a=3573&q=421548&hhNav=|.

TO APPLY FOR HUSKY:

• Call HUSKY Infoline at 1-877-CT-HUSKY or download an electronic application: http://www.huskyhealth.com/hh/lib/hh/pdf/huskyappenglish.pdf.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE FOR HUSKY PLAN MEMBERS:

• The Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (CTBHP), http://www.ctbhp.com, manages mental health and substance abuse care for children and adults who have HUSKY insurance.
• For more information, contact Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership at 877-552-8247.

DENTAL CARE FOR HUSKY PLAN MEMBERS

The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership manages referrals to dentists for HUSKY members. Call the Partnership, 866-420-2924, for a referral to a dental provider who accepts Medicaid. You can also call the Partnership to get help with appointment scheduling for the dentist or transportation or with translation assistance.

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE

Search by agency/program name: HUSKY
or Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership
or Connecticut Dental Health Partnership

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SOURCE: HUSKY Health, http://www.huskyhealth.com; Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership, http://www.ctbhp.com/members.htm
PREPARED BY: 211/rj
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: January2013