Bill > HB05430

This bill proposes to expand HUSKY Health, Connecticut's version of Medicaid, to provide state-funded health coverage for income-eligible children and young adults up to age 26, regardless of their immigration status. Currently, health coverage through HUSKY is likely restricted based on immigration status, and this legislation would remove that barrier, ensuring that all low-income children and young adults in Connecticut can access healthcare services. By eliminating immigration status as a determining factor for eligibility, the bill aims to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations, potentially reducing health disparities and ensuring that more young residents can receive necessary medical care. The legislation would amend Title 17b of the Connecticut general statutes to implement this expanded coverage, representing a significant step towards more inclusive healthcare policy in the state.

Health and Social Services

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