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Immigrant advocates press Appropriations Committee to expand HUSKY coverage to age 26
Summary
Dozens of witnesses urged the Connecticut Appropriations Committee to fund an expansion of HUSKY Medicaid eligibility to income‑eligible immigrants through age 26 and to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to improve access to care.
Dozens of residents, students and health professionals urged members of the Appropriations Committee during public comment to fund HUSKY eligibility for all income‑eligible Connecticut residents regardless of immigration status up to age 26 and to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Speakers said extending HUSKY would improve access to preventative and specialty care for immigrants and young adults who otherwise delay treatment or seek care in emergency departments. “Allowing access to health insurance would make it easier for people to deal with health and medical issues,” student John Lopez told the committee.…
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