MEDICAID
Upcoming Medicaid Changes
for Some Husky D Members:
Some individuals enrolled in HUSKY D may be affected by upcoming federal Medicaid changes beginning January 1, 2027. These changes require some members to report work, school, job training, volunteer activity, or other qualifying information to keep their health coverage. Members may also need to renew their coverage every 6 months instead of once a year. Not everyone will be affected, and some people may qualify for an exemption. The most important step right now is to make sure your contact information is up to date so you can receive notices and instructions from the Connecticut Department of Social Services if the changes apply to you.
What Is Changing?
Beginning January 1, 2027, some HUSKY D members may need to show proof each month that they are meeting new program requirements.
This may include:
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Working and earning at least $580 per month
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Spending 80 hours per month working, in job training, or doing community service or volunteer work
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Being enrolled at least half-time in school
Some HUSKY D members may also need to renew their coverage every 6 months instead of once a year.
More information about what counts, how reporting will work, and when each person may need to begin reporting will be provided by the Connecticut Department of Social Services.
Who May Be Affected?
The new work rules may apply if all of the following are true:
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You are age 19 to 64
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You have HUSKY D
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You are able to work
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You do not live with a child under age 14
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You do not qualify for an exemption
If these changes apply to you, the Department of Social Services will send you information by mail, email, or text.
Who May Be Exempt?
The work rules may not apply if any of the following are true:
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You are pregnant or have been pregnant within the past 12 months
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You have serious health conditions
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You are a caretaker relative of a child under age 19
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You have a disability that prevents you from working
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You are a caretaker relative of a person with disabilities
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You are already working 80 hours per month or meeting work requirements through another program such as SNAP or TFA
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You are between ages 19 and 25 and were in foster care
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You are in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program
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You are an American Indian or Alaska Native
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You are a veteran with a total disability rating
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You were in jail or prison within the last 90 days
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You are now in, or were recently in, a hospital, nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or psychiatric hospital
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You need to travel outside your local area for long periods to get medical care for yourself or your child
The work rules also do not apply if you:
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Are not age 19 to 64
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Do not have HUSKY D
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Are not able to work
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Live with a child under age 14
Take Action Now
If you have HUSKY D, the best thing you can do right now is update your contact information and review the latest information about upcoming changes. Click the underlined bullet points below to get started.
If you have HUSKY D, there are important steps you can take now to help protect your coverage.
Update your contact information
Make sure your mailing address, phone number, and email address are current so you do not miss important notices.
Add link here:
Put your contact update link on the words update your contact information or add a button directly under this paragraph.
Watch for notices from DSS
If these changes apply to you, the Department of Social Services will contact you by mail, email, or text with next steps.
Save important contact information
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DSS Benefits Center: 1-855-626-6632
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HUSKY Member Services: 1-800-859-9889
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MyDSS Account: mydss.ct.gov
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DSS text short code: 60302
Apply now if you may qualify
If you do not have Medicaid now but think you may be eligible, do not wait to apply. Medicaid enrollment is available year-round. People who apply before the new rules begin will not need to meet work requirements at the time they apply, though they may need to meet those requirements at a later renewal.
Resources
Click the underlined sheets and poster below to download and view them for more information about upcoming HUSKY D changes.
HUSKY D Fact Sheet
A general overview of the upcoming changes, who may be affected, possible exemptions, and steps to take now.
Work Rules Flowchart Sheet
A quick guide to help you understand whether the new HUSKY D work rules may apply to you.
Printable Poster
A one-page flyer that can be printed or shared with others.
For more information or help with your HUSKY D coverage, use the resources below:
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Click here to visit mydss.ct.gov to learn more about the changes
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Update your information through the DSS update page (Link Above)
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Call Access Health CT: 1-855-805-4325
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Call the DSS Benefits Center: 1-855-626-6632
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Call HUSKY Member Services: 1-800-859-9889
Local Impact in the Valley
These changes could affect thousands of residents across the Valley.
Valley Council is sharing this information to help residents understand what may be changing, prepare early, and avoid preventable loss of health coverage.