20,000 to 25,000 HUSKY parents lose coverage under state budget deal
According to a CT Mirror report, the budget approved by the legislature and Governor today eliminates coverage for up to 25,000 HUSKY parents with household incomes over 150% of the federal poverty level. The deal exempts pregnant women. While tragic for those families, the Governor’s proposal would have cut more parents and pregnant women at even lower incomes. To comply with federal law, the state must extend coverage to some parents for a year, and must first review people for coverage in other categories. Policymakers expect parents cut off the program to purchase coverage on the state’s health insurance exchange – coverage that is less comprehensive, with premiums, deductibles and copays that many working families will not be able to afford.