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HUSKY A Medicaid changes coming this fall

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1 year ago

August 22, 2024

HUSKY A Medicaid changes coming this fall

As of March 2024, over 140,000 people are enrolled in the states HUSKY A Medicaid program, which helps to provide healthcare coverage for low-income parents and caretakers of parents.

This number is expected to drop once the new income eligibility requirements go into effect in October.

The Connecticut Health Foundation estimates this will impact over 15,000 people across the state.

“It’s something that our Medicaid program needed to do to comply with the federal government standards,” said Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of Research Karl Minges from the University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences.

As part of the state American Rescue Plan Act Budget for 2024, the income will drop from the currently requirement, which is 160% of the federal poverty level, to 138%. This means parents and caretakers will need to make even less money to qualify for the program.

“This means, that for a family of two, the income limited used to be around $32,000,” Connecticut Health Foundation President and CEO Tiffany Donelson said. “It has moved to $28,000 in order for you to be eligible.”

The Department of Social Services said many of the people who will no longer qualify for HUSKY A should qualify for a program called Covered Connecticut.

“The hope is that many of these parents and caregivers can transition to Covered Connecticut,” Donelson said. “It does provide coverage for individuals who are just above the eligibility limit for HUSKY.”

Covered Connecticut was introduced in 2021, but will only extend funding for an additional year due to ARPA funding.

“We’re going to need to have continued pressure on congressional entities at the state and federal level to continue this program,” Minges said. “Otherwise, it will expire within that one-year period.”

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Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut could have patchy slippery road conditions in the coming days

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4 hours ago

February 17, 2026

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Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut could have patchy slippery road conditions in the coming days

Travel could be slippery in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

According to the National Weather Service, a weak storm system passing to our north on Tuesday will bring with it a risk for patchy light freezing drizzle or flurries during the Tuesday pre-dawn hours into the rest of Tuesday morning.

The anticipated spotty coverage of freezing drizzle should minimize impacts, although unpaved roads, sidewalks and elevated bridges could still become slippery.

Snow accumulations, if any, should minimal.

Use caution if traveling Tuesday morning.

Accumulating snow is expected across portions of southern New England Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening, however, there is still some uncertainty and accumulations, if, any, should be minimal.

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One male dead following a shooting in New London

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16 hours ago

February 16, 2026

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One male dead following a shooting in New London

One person has died after a shooting in New London on Sunday night.

At around 7:20 p.m., the New London Police Department responded to a call for shots fired on Connecticut Avenue between Prest Street and McDonald Street.

Upon arrival, officers located one adult male with a gunshot wound to his lower extremity and immediately began to provide medical assistance until he was transported to the hospital for treatment.

The male was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival to the hospital.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

The New London Police Department is continuing to investigate the scene, including conducting interviews as a part of their investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting can contact the New London Police Department Detective Division at 860-447-1481.

Anyone can also send an anonymous tip to the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip, plus the information to Tip411 (847411).

Further details will be provided as the investigation continues.

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Man shot and killed in New London

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1 day ago

February 16, 2026

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NEW LONDON, Conn. (WFSB) – A man was shot and killed on Sunday evening in New London, according to police.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

Crews responded to reports of shots fired around 7:19 p.m. on Connecticut Avenue between Prest Street and McDonald Street.

The road remained closed for the investigation.

Officers found the victim with a gunshot wound to his lower extremity. He was brought to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police have also not said if they’ve identified a suspect.

The New London Police Department’s Detective Division has taken over the investigation, which remains active and ongoing. Detectives are processing the scene and conducting interviews.

Police said they are committed to ensuring community safety and will dedicate all necessary resources to the investigation.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the New London Police Department Detective Division at 860-447-1481. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).

Police said further information will be released as the investigation progresses.

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