HUSKY D Members –
Let’s Work Together
to Help You Stay Covered
- Check the rules
- Make a plan
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- Get proof
Some HUSKY D members
will need to meet new work rules
starting in 2027.
These new Medicaid rules require some HUSKY D members to show proof they are working, volunteering, or attending school part-time or more. A combination of these can be used to meet the requirements.
Need help with HUSKY D requirements?
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Get free help from your Community Action Agency. They offer free, local support so you can understand what these changes mean and what steps you may need to take. Find yours here.
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Who needs to follow the new rules?
Generally, the new rules apply to HUSKY D members who:
- Are 19-64 years old
- Do not live with a child under 14
- Can work and do not have any physical or mental conditions that prevent them from doing so
To see if the new rules apply to you, answer a few questions here:
Who is exempt from
the new rules?
Every case is different, but the following people do not need to follow the work rules:
- Anyone who is on HUSKY A, B, or C
- People under 19 or over 65
- Anyone currently pregnant, or pregnant in the last 12 months
- Parent, guardian, caretaker relative, or family caregiver for a child under 14 or a person with a disability
- Anyone released from a correctional facility within the last 3 months
- Veterans with a total disability rating from the VA
- American Indians or Alaskan Natives
- Current or former foster care youth under age 26
- Those who meet SNAP or TANF work requirements
- Medically frail individuals (e.g., blind, disabled, children with serious emotional disturbances, adults with serious mental illness, chronic substance use disorders, serious and complex medical conditions)
- Those who qualify for Medicare Part A or Part B
Understanding the work rules.
If you need to meet the new Medicaid work requirement you must have at least one of the following:
- Monthly income of at least $580 per month, or
- At least 80 hours per month of work, or
- At least 80 hours per month of community service, or
- At least 80 hours per month of qualified work or training program participation, or
- Enrolled at least half-time in an education, or
- Any combination of the above totaling at least 80 hours per month
You may need to show proof that you are meeting the requirement. This can include:
- Pay stubs
- W-2
- Statement from your employer
- A letter from the organization you volunteer for
- A letter of enrollment from your college
I need to follow the work rules.
How can I get started?
The new rules take effect January 1, 2027. No changes have happened yet, but it is important to be ready. Start by taking these steps:
Be ready. Check your HUSKY D renewal month. You can find this by logging into your DSS benefits portal.
60 days before your renewal month, upload your documents to the Access Health CT portal. Example: If your renewal month is March, upload your documents starting in January.
Have questions? Free help is available. You can call or visit your Community Action Agency for assistance.
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