Healthcare and Nutrition Help Available

The cuts to basic human needs by the MAGA Republican Congress have created a crisis for many families. Many organizations have called upon the Connecticut state government to fill in the gaps. Here is information about healthcare and nutrition additional programs and funding.

Access Health CT
A special program, Temporary Premium Assistance was created in Connecticut last year to help those who lost all financial assistance for healthcare coverage when federal enhanced Premium Tax Credits expired last year. The program has provided over $1.6 million in savings  for 10,580 Connecticut residents so far.

The Special Enrollment Period will end Tuesday, June 30, and those who qualify are urged to apply including:

• Households with an annual income between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), who are not already enrolled in the Covered CT Program. will receive a state subsidy to replace 100% of the expired federal enhanced Premium Tax Credit amounts.

• Households with an annual income over 400% and up to 500% of the FPL will receive a state subsidy to replace 50% of the expired federal enhanced Premium Tax Credit amounts. 

To apply visit AccessHealthCT.com and click “Get Help” or call 1-855-805-4325, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm (available in 100 languages).

ADDITIONAL SNAP FUNDS

$300 grocery assistance cards will be available to approximately 25,000 Connecticut residents who are expected to lose their federal SNAP benefits due to recent federal rule changes.
Individuals who have lost SNAP eligibility as a result of new federal work requirements will receive a one-time grocery assistance card that can be used to purchase food at participating grocery stores. In addition, applicants will be connected with resources and support services to help them regain SNAP eligibility whenever possible.
$8.5 million has been allocated from Connecticut’s Federal Cuts Response Fund for this program to provide immediate relief to residents facing food insecurity while helping families navigate changes to federal benefit programs. As the cost of groceries continues to place pressure on household budgets, this assistance will help ensure that those impacted can continue to access nutritious food and meet their basic needs.