Year of News:

1. August advocacy resources – Resources on health coverage for immigrants

   Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026

   This month’s advocacy resources are related to immigration. There’s been a lot of immigration enforcement activity in the state, and there are changes coming to federal law that will have big effects on many members of our communities.

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2. July advocacy resources – Tips and a template for writing public comments and more

   Monday, Jul 20, 2026

   This month’s health equity advocacy newsletter includes a template for submitting public comments on the recent guidance on Medicaid work reporting requirements, a webinar series on Medicaid and its connections to other issues, and a new video series on health care costs.

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3. Updates to our strategic plan

   Thursday, Jul 09, 2026

   We are making some modest changes to our 2024 to 2028 strategic plan as a result of completing a midpoint review.

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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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