Program Overview HUSKY B, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), provides free or low-cost health coverage for uninsured children up to age 19 and pregnant individuals who don't qualify for Medicaid due to immigration status. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Read More About HUSKY B HUSKY B helps families afford medical care. Connecticut children in families who meet income requirements may qualify for HUSKY B. The HUSKY B plan provides health coverage for eligible members, including: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Prescription drugs Although some cost sharing may apply, families with children in HUSKY B should not pay more than 5% of their gross income on insurance premiums, co-payments, or co-insurance during their eligibility year. HUSKY B-Prenatal Care provides health care to pregnant non-citizens who don't qualify for Medicaid due to immigration status. There is no age requirement for this coverage or applicable premiums. Who is eligible?

Uninsured Connecticut children under age 19 who are not eligible for HUSKY A due to income may be eligible for HUSKY B. Pregnant individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid due to immigration status may also qualify. Children eligible for HUSKY B are enrolled in one of two groups: • Band 1 : For uninsured children under 19 years old with income up to 254% of the federal poverty level. There is no monthly premium, but some copays may apply. • Band 2 : Similar to Band 1, but for uninsured children in families with a greater income within 323% of the federal poverty level. Monthly premiums apply, typically: o $30 for one child o $50 for multiple children

Income Limits Connecticut children and families with income between 202% - 323% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) may qualify for HUSKY B. Income must fall within these levels: Annual income Monthly income

Connecticut HUSKY Health Program Monthly Income Guidelines – effective March 1, 2026 Family of 1 Family of 2 Family of 3 Family of 4 Family of 5 Family of 6 Overview Smallest family is 2 (always requires child < 19 in home) Under $2,489 Under $3,142 Under $3,795 Under $4,449 Under $5102 HUSKY A (parents/caretaker relatives)  No cost Medicaid health care coverage for parents and caretaker relatives  Eligibility for parents and caretaker relatives ends when youngest child turns18 if the child is not going to graduate high school by age 19 (federal rule) Under $2,674 Under $3,625 Under $4,577 Under $5,528 Under $6,479 Under $7,431 HUSKY A or State HUSKY A (children through age 18*)  HUSKY A: No cost Medicaid for children through age 18  State HUSKY A: No cost state-funded coverage for children ages 0-15 (*through age 18 if enrolled before age 16) Smallest family is 2 (unborn always counts as one) Under $4,743 Under $5,988 Under $7,233 Under $8,478 Under $9,723 HUSKY A (pregnant individuals)  No cost Medicaid health care coverage for pregnant individuals  For eligibility of pregnant individuals, the unborn child is also counted as a family member Under $1,836 Under $2,489 Under $3,142 Under $3,795 Under $4,449 Under $5102 HUSKY D (adults without minor children)  No cost Medicaid health care coverage for adults from age 19 to 64 years of age  For those who: do not have Medicare; are not pregnant; and have no dependent child under 19 in household. Over $2,675 to $3,379 Over $3,626 to $4,581 Over $4,578 to $5,783 Over $5,529 to $6,985 Over $6,480 to $8,188 Over $7,432 to $9,390 HUSKY B (Band 1) or State HUSKY B (Band 1) (children through age 18*)  Children’s Health Insurance Program or State HUSKY B (non-Medicaid)  State HUSKY B for children ages 0-15 (*through age 18 if enrolled before age 16)  No monthly premiums; some co-payments. Over $3,380 to $4,296 Over $4,582 to $5,825 Over $5,784 to $7,354 Over $6,986 to $8,883 Over $8,189 to $10,412 Over $9,391 to $11,941 HUSKY B (Band 2) or State HUSKY B (Band 2) (children through age 18*)  Children’s Health Insurance Program or State HUSKY B (non-Medicaid)  State HUSKY B for children ages 0-15 (*through age 18 if enrolled before age 16)  Monthly premium of $30/one child; $50/more than one child; some co-payments. Smallest family is 2 (unborn always counts as one) Under $4,743 Under $5,988 Under $7,233 Under $8,478 Under $9,723 HUSKY B Prenatal (non-citizen pregnant individuals and their unborn child)  Children’s Health Insurance Program (non-Medicaid)  No monthly premiums; some co-payments for non-pregnancy services

CT DSS updated 03/01/2026. Application and eligibility determination needed to qualify.