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HUSKY is Connecticut’s health insurance program for the populations below:

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First Choice Health Centers offers assistance with applying for HUSKY insurance programs.  We have patient care coordinators located at the following location to help you through the enrollment process:

  • 94 Connecticut Blvd, East Hartford
  • 265 Ellington Road, East Hartford
  • 150 N. Main Street, Manchester

For more information contact Peaches at 860-610-6137

Applications for HUSKY A, B, and D can be processed through the Access Health CT  marketplace.  Applications for HUSKY C can be completed on www.connect.ct.gov or at any DSS office.

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The HUSKY Health program offers a comprehensive health care benefit package.

Basic benefits for all HUSKY Health members include:

  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Dialysis
  • Durable Medical Equipment
  • Hearing Aids
  • Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Services
  • Ambulatory Surgery
  • Hospital Outpatient Care
  • Laboratory Tests
  • X-rays and other Radiology Services
  • Vision Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Dental Services (through CT Dental Health Partnership)
  • Behavioral Health Services (through CT Behavioral Health Partnership)
  • Pharmacy (medications)

There are some benefits available only to HUSKY A, C and D members.

These benefits are:

  • Non-emergency transportation to health care appointments
  • Smoking cessation services: counseling and medications
  • Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (also known as EPSDT): children under 21 can receive medically necessary services even if they are not covered benefits

There are some limitations to services for HUSKY B members.

HUSKY Plus offers additional services for some HUSKY B children with special physical health care needs, while mental health and substance abuse treatment services are available through the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership. HUSKY B members are also responsible for cost-sharing (premiums, co-payments and co-insurance) for certain services.  Please visit our member page for more information.

For more information: http://www.ct.gov/hh/site/default.asp

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