The Nutmeg StateBetween a Rock and a Hard PlaceDavid Parrella, DirectorMedical Care AdministrationNational Conference of State LegislatorsNovember 17, 2001

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The Nutmeg StateBetween a Rock and a Hard PlaceDavid Parrella, DirectorMedical Care AdministrationNational Conference of State LegislatorsNovember 17, 2001

Before September 111) Presumptive eligibility-October, 20002) Adult coverage in HUSKY A to 150% FPL-Jan, 20013) Kids covered in Husky A to 185% FPL, in Husky B to 300% FPL4) Reduced Husky B crowd out period from 6 to 2 months, July 1, 20015) Eliminate income verification requirement July 1, 20016) Looking at employer buy-in as a way to expand family coverage 150 - 300% FPL (HUSKY A & B

Before September 11

Employment-Based Coverage Strategies: A Sensible Complement to HUSKY Care

To overcome these problems . . .

“Health Connections” Characteristics

Partnering with CBIA can greatly simplify State (and related employer) burden

Evidence the workers are declining dependent coverage due to rising premiums, increased employee share

Reaching Eligible “Decliners” through Insured Firms

Benefit Package Issues

Benefit Package Issues (cont’d)

Savings pmpm over existing HUSKY premiums

ConnPACE 1115 Waiver

ConnPACE Savings - Expansion

Pharmacy Savings

Transfer of Assets 1115 Waiver

Transfer of Assets Impact

Author: Maria C Dominiak

Email: donna.folkemer@ncsl.org

Home Page: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/health.htm

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