NOTE: DSS started on June 17, 2024, texting renewal reminders to recipients who need to submit their renewal forms and will receive DSS texts from 60302. Personalized texts will still come from the DSS Benefit Center number, 855-626-6632. Make sure to update phone number to get important reminders from DSS. Click here for more information.

(Individuals can verify or update their address at: ct.gov/UpdateUsDSS):

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Note: HUSKY A for Children and State HUSKY B for Children, effective January 1, 2023.These new coverage groups will allow children ages 0-12 who are not citizens or qualified non-citizens (that is, individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid due to immigration status, e.g., those without a legal immigration status or “undocumented” individuals) to receive the equivalent of full Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits, respectively. If enrolled in one of the new state funded groups

Connecticut children's HUSKY plan provides health care insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription. The maximum income level to qualify a child for coverage is 323% FPL. - Cost: HUSKY B - 1) Band 1 - for children with family income between 185-235% of FPL - no monthly premium; - 2) Band 2 - for children with family income between 236-323% of FPL, HUSKY B-Tiers 1 and 2 provides, under the HUSKY Plus program, supplemental coverage for intensive physical or behavioral health care needs.