Children's Health Insurance Program (Connecticut)
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Connecticut HUSKY Plan
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for this state health insurance program, children must be under age 19 and reside in Connecticut. Coverage is also available to pregnant women. Parents, relatives, caregivers, foster parents and step parents may apply on behalf of a child. There is no income limit for qualifying for HUSKY and the family income determines which part of HUSKY will best serve the child and whether there will be a shared cost for the family.
Waiting Periods
HUSKY A does not have a waiting period. HUSKY B has a 2 month waiting period when a child is coming off a group health insurance plan, unless that coverage terminated due to loss of employment and other special circumstances.
Covered Services and Benefits
HUSKY Plan pays for a comprehensive health care benefits package, including:
- Doctors office visits
- School physical exams
- Skilled nursing facility, home health care, hospice care
- Hospitalization
- Inpatient hospital and physicians services
- Prescription medicines
- Diagnostic Lab and X-ray services
- Mental health and substance abuse services
- Complete physical exams
- Dental care
- Eye care and hearing exams
- Hearing test and hearing aids
- Emergency care
- Durable medical equipment
- And more
Health Plan Options
There is HUSKY A, HUSKY B and HUSKY Plus plan options available. There are four managed care organizations participating in the HUSKY program through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Community Health Network, Preferred One and Health Net Healthy Options.
Premium Payments, Co-Payments and Coinsurance
Benefit levels are based on family income that determine if you qualify for HUSKY A or HUSKY B. The HUSKY B plan has no deductible and office visit co-pays at $5. The HUKSY A plan provides the same level of coverage with no co-pays. The family income level determines the monthly premiums required to enroll in the HUSKY B plan. The highest income families still qualify for premium group rate that ranges from $158 to $230 per month.
Program Length, Enrollment and Renewal
HUSKY plans have a one year enrollment periods. Participants are subject to an eligibility review every 12 months and must complete an eligibility review application each year in order to determine which plan option they qualify for and make sure they still meet all other requirements.
Connecticut HUSKY Plan Contact Information
P.O. Box 280747
East Hartford, CT 06108
877-284-8759
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