To grow up healthy, all children and teens need regular checkups at the doctor’s office. Kids get sick and accidents happen. Many youngsters need special care. Sometimes, there’s a hospital stay. To get good health care, families need health insurance. HUSKY health insurance will help you and your children get regular and emergency care—and help you afford it.

 

 

Yes! HUSKY is for children and teenagers, parents, relatives, caregivers and pregnant women. Children up to 19 are eligible in families of all income levels. 

 

 

Call 1-877-CT-HUSKY (1-877-284-8759). Customer information hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday.

 

Who can apply for HUSKY on a child’s behalf?

 

One of the following adults can apply:

 

In addition, a teenager may apply on behalf of himself or herself, depending on the circumstances.

 

 

Yes. Applications can be made by phone and mail.

 

 

Call 1-800-656-6684 to reach application assistance. A customer service representative will answer your questions, begin the application with you, and mail it to you to complete and sign. Application assistance hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

 

 

Just to determine what part of HUSKY will serve your child, and whether you will pay a monthly premium and small co-payments when your child goes to the doctor (see HUSKY income chart for explanation of HUSKY A and B, and possible costs).

 

 

No. Families do not have to report assets.

 

 

HUSKY staff review the information and will follow-up with you if additional information is needed. Applications are usually decided within 30 days from the time all information and verifications are received. When your child is accepted into HUSKY, you are asked to ‘enroll’ him or her into a HUSKY member health plan (Either a managed care organization or primary care case management directly with a health provider). HUSKY gives you freedom to choose one of several health plans to coordinate benefits for your family.

 

 

HUSKY staff gives you information about the doctors, hospitals and other health care providers that participate in each of the health plans. After you select one of the health plans (Either a managed care organization or primary care case management directly with a health provider), a health insurance card is provided for the each member of your family that is enrolled. The health insurance card is used for payment when you go to the doctor, hospital, or other health care providers. In some cases, you will be asked to make small co-payments.

 

 

After you have enrolled in HUSKY, you’ll be asked to renew HUSKY services once a year. HUSKY will send you a renewal notice and form through the mail. It’s very important that you send in the renewal form to continue health coverage.

 

 

HUSKY Plus offers supplemental services for children with special needs in physical health care. HUSKY Plus services are available to most children in HUSKY B (see income chart). For children in HUSKY A, excellent special needs benefits are also available. Follow this link for more details on HUSKY Plus.

 

 

Yes. HUSKY members can receive these services by contacting the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership toll free at 1-877-552-8247; TTY/TDD 1-866-218-0525. They also have a website at www.ctbhp.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership will coordinate benefits and refer members to service providers.

 

 

Depending on family income, parents or a caregiver relative may be eligible for HUSKY health coverage. See income chart or call 1-877-CT-HUSKY for more information. Parents can use the HUSKY application.

 

 

Depending on income, women expecting a child can enroll in HUSKY to support a healthy pregnancy and baby. See income chart or call 1-877-CT-HUSKY for more information. Pregnant women can use the HUSKY application.

 

 

Please call our customer service staff at 1-877-CT-HUSKY (1-877-284-8759); or 1-800-656-6684.

 

Is my privacy protected?

 

 

 

Call 1-877-CT-HUSKY
(1-877-284-8759) to:

8:30 am - 8 pm Monday through Friday
10 am - 2 pm Saturday

 

Call 1-800-656-6684 to:

9 am - 8 pm Monday through Thursday
9 am - 6 pm Friday
10 am - 2 pm Saturday

HUSKY customer service representatives will help you with the application process.

TDD/TYY line for persons with hearing impairment:
1-800-842-4524

 

Se habla español.

 

By regular mail:

 

To request an application, submit an application or
for questions about application processing:

 

HUSKY Plan
P. O. Box 280747
East Hartford, CT 06108

 

For inquiries to the Department of Social Services (administering agency):

 

HUSKY Plan
c/o Department of Social Services
25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5033

 

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