Research & Reports Medicaid

Families at Risk: The Impact of Copayments and Reduced Benefits on Children in Husky A

January 7, 2004 Joan Alker

In addition to charging monthly premiums, a Connecticut law passed in 2003 calls for a reduction in HUSKY A (Medicaid) EPSTD benefits and for cost-sharing on services for children. This issue brief describes the potential effects of these changes, showing the negative impact on the health of Connecticut’s poorest and sickest children.

This issue brief is part of Families at Risk, a series of policy briefs exploring the consequences of changes to the Connecticut’s Medicaid system included in the state budget for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 and was funded by the Connecticut Health Foundation and the Anthem Foundation of Connecticut.

Joan Alker is the Executive Director of the Center for Children and Families and a Research Professor at the Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy.

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