Help is available to certain low-income residents of Connecticut who cannot afford to buy health insurance. Medicaid, which includes the Healthcare for Uninsured Kids and Youth (HUSKY), and other programs offer free health insurance coverage, direct medical services or other help. In addition, the federal government, under the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, provides tax credits to some workers who lose their jobs or whose work hours and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports. This chapter provides summary information about these programs and contact information for further assistance.
