Analysis: DSS Study Suggests MCOs don’t Make Sense for HUSKY

Last Friday, the state released a consultants’ report exploring the Governor’s controversial plan to bring private insurers back to run Medicaid in Connecticut.

The report’s authors agree with advocates that there is no evidence that MCOs control costs or improve quality or access to care. They also agree that HUSKY, our state Medicaid program, is doing very well compared to other states. Some advocates have valid concerns with the report, especially for people with disabilities and seniors, but the authors acknowledge that more study is needed to craft solutions to these problems. There are caveats and lots of questions, but Connecticut is good at finding effective solutions that work, through public, inclusive policymaking. Read more