September 30, 2026 | Grantee Spotlight: When you visit the doctor’s office or hospital, you’ll likely be asked about your race, ethnicity, or language preference (REL). While the questions may seem ro...

HUSKY D Members - Let’s Work Together to Help You Stay Covered Check the rules Make a plan Get your hours Get proof Some HUSKY D members will need to meet n ...

September 11, 2026 | Health News Roundup: Stories about groups calling for more transparency in Rural Health Transformation Program; rural hospitals explore merging with larger health systems ahead of...

The expiration of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits at the start of 2026, combined with rising insurer premiums, put a spotlight on health care affordability that extends beyond Marketplace enrol...

August 12, 2026 | Blog Post: 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 la...

More people get health coverage through their job than from any other source. The deduction workers see in each paycheck for their share of the premium is only a fraction of the total cost. In this vi...

July 21, 2026 | News Release: Connecticut Health Foundation awards $937,200 in grants during second quarter

July 20, 2026 | Blog Post: 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 s...

July 17, 2026 | Health News Roundup: Stories about the employment patterns that could put farmworkers at risk of losing health coverage; a Medicaid meal delivery program that is improving people's hea...

July 15, 2026 | News Release: The Connecticut Health Foundation has named Nordia Savage as director of grantmaking.

The U.S. spends more on health care than other large, wealthy countries. Concerns about rising costs aren't new, yet somehow we keep paying the bill. In this video, KFF’s Larry Levitt explains how we ...

July 8, 2026 | As we reached the midpoint of our 2024-2028 strategic plan, we paused to evaluate and make sure the plan remained on target. As a result of this review,

June 30, 2026 | News Release: Forty-two organizations from across Connecticut will help their communities understand and navigate changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

June 26, 2026 | Health News Roundup: Stories about the mental health impacts on children of deported immigrants; researchers concerned about losing funding for health equity research; cancer death rat...

June 11, 2026 | Blog Post: 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 Medicai...

May 19, 2026 | Blog Post: 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 ye...

“This is a challenging time for those of us who are focused on health equity. There is much that we can do as philanthropy to help our communities withstand the current challenges. As new Medicaid req...

“This is a challenging time for those of us who are focused on health equity. There is much that we can do as philanthropy to help our communities withstand the current challenges. As new Medicaid…

April 24, 2026 | Health News Roundup: Stories about a rise in older people experiencing homelessness in CT; doctors in CT sue patients over unpaid medical bills more than hospitals; how NY is getting ...

April 21, 2026 | Blog Post: This month’s advocacy resources include data on Medicaid and health disparities; recommendations for clinics to minimize the burden from work-reporting requirements; a repo...

April 14, 2026 | News Release: Connecticut Health Foundation awards $345,000 in grants during first quarter.

November 12, 2025 | The maternal health equity blueprint for Connecticut aims to achieve a 50 percent reduction in the burden of severe maternal morbidity among Black women over three years, closing t...

March 31, 2026 | Blog Post: 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 significa...

March 10, 2026 | Blog Post: 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...

Connecticut is taking a new step to improve how hospitals and doctors collect information about patients’ race, ethnicity and language.

February 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

February 4, 2026 | Blog Post: As the 2026 legislative session kicks off, there are a few policy areas we will be watching. These include: Access to health care coverage   This year