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Moving to or from Connecticut with Medicaid

Moving TO Connecticut

HUSKY Health (Connecticut's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Connecticut resident applies fresh through Connecticut Department of Social Services. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Connecticut's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Connecticut

Leaving Connecticut ends your HUSKY Health (Connecticut's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Connecticut Department of Social Services effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Connecticut Department of Social Services ↗ (application page)

Connecticut Medicaid at a glance

Program nameHUSKY Health
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Connecticut?

Connecticut Department of Social Services, which runs the program as HUSKY Health. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Connecticut make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Connecticut; eligibility is decided on Connecticut's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Connecticut?

Contact Connecticut Department of Social Services (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

Every move involving Connecticut

Official sources

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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