State HUSKY A and B now offered through the Department of Social Services for eligible non-citizen children
There are now more ways than ever to enroll children in health coverage. Connecticut has two new state-funded health coverage programs for children. These programs provide coverage for uninsured children ages 0-15 who cannot enroll in regular HUSKY A (Medicaid) or HUSKY B (Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)) because they do not have a qualifying immigration status. You can find the annual and monthly income limits on the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) website under How to Qualify. Share this information with your friends and neighbors, so that together we can build a healthier Connecticut.
For more information about these programs, visit DSS’ Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
How to Enroll
You must enroll by phone or paper application; there is no online enrollment at this time. We strongly encourage applying by phone to get an immediate decision about qualifying for HUSKY coverage.
- Call Access Health CT at 1‐855‐805‐4325 (If you are deaf or hearing impaired, you may use TTY at 1‐855‐789‐2428 or call with a relay operator)
- Request a paper application be mailed to you by calling Access Health CTor by visiting a DSS service center in-person – Visit ct.gov/dss/fieldoffices to find a service center near you
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are now eligible for insurance coverage through Access Health CT. Starting November 1, 2024, DACA recipients will be able to get health insurance coverage through state-based marketplaces. This change in the law means DACA recipients living in Connecticut can apply for health and/or dental insurance plans offered through Access Health CT.
DACA recipients are not eligible to enroll in regular HUSKY Health programs. Those include Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Click here to learn more.