Medicaid/Husky

ACA chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated

By Ellen Andrews | January 13, 2026

We’ve updated the  Affordable Care Act chapter of CT Healthcare Explained. The update was prompted by new numbers and new…

Analysis: Why is quality always TBD?

By Ellen Andrews | January 5, 2026

The quality of healthcare in Connecticut is average at best. Poor quality care compromises our health. But too often, improving…

Analysis: The real goal of Medicaid work requirements

By Ellen Andrews | November 20, 2025

An old saying goes, there’s no right way to do the wrong thing. I hope that’s not true. Connecticut has…

HUSKY and work requirements – How to make it work

By Ellen Andrews | November 20, 2025

The largest cut in the new federal budget bill is Medicaid work requirements. It’s expected that 137,000 Connecticut residents will…

Quality chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated

By Ellen Andrews | October 2, 2025

We’ve updated the Quality chapter of CT Healthcare Explained. The update was prompted by new numbers and new topics, including…

Analysis: State agencies need partners to avoid the havoc that’s coming

By Ellen Andrews | September 24, 2025

Lately, I’ve been reminded of both the importance and the difficulty in working with state agencies. But collaboration between state…

Advocates call on state leaders to fix DSS call center and other problems in response to federal budget bill

By Ellen Andrews | September 23, 2025

Twenty-four consumer groups signed a letter to Governor Lamont and legislative leaders urging them to call a special session to…

Medicare chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated

By Ellen Andrews | August 19, 2025

We’ve made another massive update to CT Healthcare Explained – this time to the Medicare chapter. The update was prompted…

Medicaid chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated

By Ellen Andrews | July 30, 2025

We’ve made a massive update to the Medicaid chapter of CT Healthcare Explained. The update was prompted by new numbers…