Medicaid/Husky

Study finds federal Medicaid cuts will drop 114,300 people and cost $8.3 billion in CT

By Ellen Andrews | March 14, 2026

A new study by RAND researchers details the likely Medicaid impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill (HR-1) by state.…

Updated: HUSKY and work requirements – How to make it work

By Ellen Andrews | March 4, 2026

Download the update with revisions highlighted Download a clean version We’ve updated our paper with recommendations for implementing federal changes…

CTNJ: Advice to CT’s next Medicaid Director

By Ellen Andrews | February 23, 2026

Welcome. You’re taking on a big job at a difficult time. Your program covers healthcare for one in five state…

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

Download the full report The largest cut in the new federal budget bill is Medicaid work requirements. It’s expected that…

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…