Year of News:

1. June advocacy resources – Getting the word out about changes to Medicaid

   Thursday, Jun 11, 2026

   This month’s update focuses on getting the word out about changes to Medicaid. It also includes resources to learn about (and weigh in on) the new federal rule about Medicaid work reporting requirements.

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2. May advocacy resources – A role for advocacy in the implementation of work reporting requirements

   Tuesday, May 19, 2026

   This month’s advocacy update focuses on work reporting requirements in Medicaid, which Connecticut will have to implement by Jan. 1 under HR 1, the federal law passed last year. State officials are doing a lot now to get ready – while awaiting federal guidance. There’s a lot of room for advocacy, monitoring, and communication – the focus of these resources.

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3. April advocacy resources – Ideas for reducing reporting burdens from HR 1, and more

   Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026

   This month’s advocacy resources include data on Medicaid and health disparities; recommendations for clinics to minimize the burden from work-reporting requirements; a report on how these requirements could inadvertently affect pregnant people; new data on how many students are covered by HUSKY; and where to find information about Medicaid.

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4. Health disparities in Connecticut

   Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026

   Connecticut is considered one of the healthiest states overall but not everyone has the same opportunities to be as healthy as possible. Race and ethnicity play a significant role in who gets sick, who experiences the most severe outcomes, and who can access health care. The resulting differences in outcomes are known as health disparities.

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5. March advocacy resources – How health systems can stay focused on equity, and more

   Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026

   This month’s advocacy resources include a guide to how health systems can maintain their focus on health equity in the current environment; information on changes to health policies affecting immigrants; new data on disability in Connecticut; and a guide to when you should trust a text message about benefits.

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6. February advocacy resources – FAQs on HR1, fact checking, and data to monitor on work requirements

   Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

   This month’s advocacy resources include information on HR1, fact checking and timely tips from national experts, and information on the state budget.

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7. HUSKY enrollment by town

   Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026

   In Connecticut, the Medicaid program is called HUSKY.  It provides health care coverage to more than 900,000 state residents. That includes more than…

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8. Key policy efforts we’re focusing on in 2026

   Wednesday, Feb 04, 2026

   As the 2026 legislative session kicks off, there are a few policy areas we will be watching. These include:

   Access to health care…

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9. Highlights from the maternal health equity blueprint launch

   Monday, Dec 22, 2025

   We were thrilled to host close to 150 people recently to mark the launch of the maternal health equity blueprint for Connecticut. The event brought together people from across the state who are working toward the vision of maternal health equity, and left us inspired to move this work forward in 2026 and beyond. 

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10. A note of thanks

    Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025

    What gives us hope in hard times.

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