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Does Connecticut Medicaid Cover Therapy?

Connecticut Medicaid covers therapy — but the specifics depend on which managed care plan you're in, and with Medicaid expansion, most adults up to 138% FPL qualify.

Connecticut snapshot
Connecticut mental health insurance landscape

HUSKY Health (Medicaid) strong parity enforcement. Yale Behavioral Health.

Full parity enforcement Medicaid expanded

What's covered

Connecticut Medicaid covers individual therapy, psychiatric medication management, group therapy, and (in most cases) intensive outpatient programs. Coverage is typically robust, with no copay or very low copay.

Finding a provider

Not all therapists accept Medicaid, but Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Mental Health Centers do. Search your state's Medicaid MCO provider directory.

Connecticut-specific

HUSKY Health (Medicaid) strong parity enforcement. Yale Behavioral Health.

If you're in the coverage gap

Coverage gap closed in {N} due to expansion. Check your eligibility at healthcare.gov.

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