health disparities
On the Road: HUSKY work requirements
In the last month, our team has been to several community events, talking with people about new federal HUSKY Part D work requirements. DSS estimates that about 100,000 people could lose coverage starting in January. We are focused on letting caregivers know they are exempt from work requirements, but they can be hard to reach.…
Read MoreObesity in Connecticut is stabilizing, but it’s a serious problem. Federal cuts and high drug prices aren’t helping.
Just over 30% of Connecticut adults were obese last year, according to the latest report by the Trust for America’s Health. In good news, that rate has leveled off since 2021. Nationally, obesity rates are also stable at 40%. Unfortunately, that is too high. Obesity is associated with higher mortality and higher healthcare costs. Obese…
Read MoreHamden Info Session on Medicaid work requirements, Updates to caregiver resources
The Town of Hamden is sponsoring an Info Session on the new HUSKY work requirements on Wednesday, October 21st 6:00pm at Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine St. Spanish translation services will be available. Click here for more info. The panel will include: Join us Oct. 21st to learn more about the changes coming to HUSKY.…
Read MoreCTNJ: CT needs to prepare for impending surge in uninsured care
Next year, we may look back fondly on the uninsured numbers released Tuesday estimating 26.7 million Americans were uninsured last year. Like the rest of the US, Connecticut’s uninsured rate fell significantly a decade ag, making it old news. Other healthcare issues have taken over the spotlight. But federal budget cuts will soon put the…
Read MoreHUSKY changes coming — Caregivers keep your coverage
Under federal Medicaid budget cuts, starting in January over 300,000 HUSKY Part D members will have to be working or qualify for an exemption. The most common reason given by Connecticut Medicaid recipients for not working is that they are caring for family. Caregiving is an exemption to Medicaid work requirements, but many will not…
Read MoreHealthcare Workforce chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated
We’ve updated the Healthcare Workforce chapter of CT Healthcare Explained. The update was prompted by new numbers, workplace violence, and evidence-based solutions to build a healthy workforce. CT Healthcare Explained is our explainer website cutting through the complexities of our state’s healthcare system. Like the other 17 topic sections, the Healthcare Workforce chapter includes a…
Read MorePublic comment posted on Medicaid work reporting requirement rule
Today, the CT Health Policy Project submitted public comment on the federal proposed rule to implement Medicaid work reporting requirements. We are concerned about the rule for several reasons. Many thanks to Health Equity Solutions and Connecticut’s legal aid programs for assistance with drafting these comments. For more on the work requirements, see our updated…
Read MoreCT joins 24 other states suing CMS over Medicaid work requirements
Twenty five states, including Connecticut, and the District of Columbia, have filed a lawsuit againstagainst the federal Medicaid administration (CMS) for going beyond the language of the law (HR-1) that imposed work requirements on 300,000 HUSKY Part D members. Medicaid provides healthcare coverage to Connecticut’s most fragile residents, easing both health and economic frailty. That’s…
Read MoreUpdated again: HUSKY and work requirements – Incorporating the new federal rule
Updated June 30, 2026 to include states’ lawsuit Download the update corrected version with revisions highlighted Download a clean version of the update To incorporate new federal regulations, we’ve again updated our paper with recommendations for implementing federal changes and cuts to Connecticut’s Medicaid program that become effective January 1st of next year. This version…
Read MoreAnalysis: Public health is the bedrock of our health system, we should treat it better
These are strange, hard times for public health.The country, including government, is focused on improving our health. But we get confusing, contradictory information on how to care for ourselves and our families. They’ve literally tipped the food pyramid upside down. Not surprisingly, most Americans report that they get conflicting information and it’s difficult to know…
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