Community Partner Newsletter Volume 5

Community Health Workers Needed CHNCT is looking for full-time, bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) Community Health Workers who live in any of the following cities: Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, Windham, and the Norwalk/ Stamford region. This entry- level position is responsible for connecting HUSKY Health members to providers, and providing social support, community-based outreach, health promotion, and referrals to services. For more information and to apply, please visit our Career Center at www.chnct.org/careers.html.

New State HUSKY A and B for Immigrant Children Health Coverage

Who is eligible? Undocumented children ages 0-12 years old who have no legal immigration status, who are not citizens or qualified non-citizens, and whose household income doesn’t exceed 323% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

How do I apply? To apply, please call Access Health CT at 1.855.805.4325 . If you are deaf or hearing impaired, you may use TTY at 1.855.789.2428 or call with a relay operator. What do I need to apply? Proof of income and proof of identity Examples: • Letter from an employer (employer statement)

Does this affect my immigration status? No. Enrollment in State HUSKY A or State HUSKY B will not affect an individual’s application for citizenship. How long does the coverage last? Coverage is available through the age of 18, if the child is enrolled in HUSKY before the age of 13. For more information, please click here.

• Clinic, doctor, hospital, or school record • Notarized affidavit of identity by parent

HUSKY Health Community Partner Newsletter Page 2 Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. ® (CHNCT) is the State of Connecticut’s Medical Administrative Services Organization for the HUSKY Health program.

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