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The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides comprehensive free or low-cost healthcare benefits to children whose parents or guardians do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP is a federal program, and each state/territory has flexibility to design their own CHIP program within federal guidelines. Therefore, CHIP benefits may differ in each state/territory.
CHIP benefits may include annual check-ups, hospital visits, dental insurance, vision insurance and more. All services are provided through medical providers that participate in the CHIP program. Not all doctors and medical facilities accept CHIP patients.
Learn more about CHIP benefits here.
The Connecticut state CHIP program is called the Connecticut Husky Health. It is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services. For more information about the Connecticut Husky Health, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in Connecticut for as long as he or she qualifies for the program. A participant’s qualifications are determined by their age and their household’s monthly gross income. To learn more about eligibility and qualifying for the Connecticut Husky Health, click here.
If a child is eligible for CHIP, the following services will be covered:
Other services may also be covered depending on the child’s needs.
For more information about the services covered and what medical assistance you can receive, call the Member Engagement Services line at 1 (800) 859-9889 or review the Connecticut Benefit Overview page here.
To qualify for CHIP in Connecticut, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on Connecticut’s household income limits and other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
Your family should not pay more than 5 percent of your gross income in premiums, copays or coinsurance per year. When your child receives covered medical services, your copay will vary based on the service and which plan you are enrolled in.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in Connecticut, call the Member Engagement Services line at 1 (800) 859-9889. You can also review the:
Before applying for the Connecticut Husky Health, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can create an account through the Access Health CT portal here or the ConneCT portal here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest Connecticut Department of Social Services Field Office location.
To apply for CHIP by phone, call 1 (855) 805-4325.
To apply for CHIP by mail, call Access Health CT at 1 (855) 805-4325 and request a paper application. Complete the Husky Health application send it to the addresses listed on the form or to:
HUSKY Health Program
P.O. Box 5005
Wallingford, CT 06492
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP. The Department of Social Services requires more information from you to process your application, it may be delayed.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent a Connecticut Health Insurance Identification Card by mail.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the Connecticut Husky Health, you can contact the Member Engagement Services line at 1 (800) 859-9889.
If you do not agree with the Connecticut Department of Social Services’ decision to deny you CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal within 90 days of when you receive your eligibility determination in the mail.
You can file your appeal by mail or by fax to the Health Insurance Marketplace.
To send your appeal by fax, fill out the appeal form here and dial: 1 (877) 369-0130.
To send your appeal by mail, complete the appeal form and send it to the following address:
Health Insurance Marketplace
Attn: Appeals
465 Industrial Blvd.
London, KY 40750-0061
After submitting your appeal, you will receive a decision by mail or email within 30 days.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the Marketplace Appeals Center at 1 (855) 231-1751. Or, you can contact the Connecticut Member Engagement Services line at 1 (800) 859-9889.
To transfer your child from your current insurance to CHIP benefits, you will need to contact your current health insurance provider and ask a representative to discontinue their insurance coverage.You can find your insurance company’s customer service number on your health insurance card.
If you have any questions about the insurance transfer process, contact the state’s health insurance marketplace, Access Health CT, at 1 (855) 805-4325.Call center is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Or, live chat online with the customer support team here.
If you have any further questions about the Connecticut Husky Health or CHIP, call the Member Engagement Services line at 1 (800) 859-9889. Lines are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The Access Health CT call center is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 1 (855) 805-4325.
You can also contact your local Connecticut Department of Social Services Field Office for assistance. Find your nearest office location and contact information here.
For additional inquiries, you can email the Connecticut Department of Social Services through the SecureContact page here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Children’s Health Insurance Program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free CHIP Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
