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Message from Mike Meotti
President, United Way of Connecticut

Did you know that 2-1-1 has an extensive listing of hundreds of agencies that take donations of various consumer goods? The listings include information about where to donate cell phones, computers, clothing, furniture, food, office equipment, school supplies, toys and much more! Visit 2-1-1 for a complete listing of donation centers.

Enhanced Care Clinics (ECCs) have been established for children and adults who are covered by HUSKY. ECCs are specially designated mental health and substance abuse clinics providing routine outpatient services and other special services to children and adults. The Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership manages this for those receiving HUSKY and will reimburse the ECCs with fees that are, on average, 25 percent higher than the standard Husky fee schedule. For further information on the Enhanced Care Clinics, click here.

The new state budget includes changes in coverage and access to HUSKY Health Care. The HUSKY A parent income guidelines increased from 150% to 185% of the federal poverty level as of July 1, 2007. As a result, the income guidelines for parents, children and pregnant women in HUSKY A is now the same for the first time in the history of the program. (For example, a family of three will be eligible with income below $31,765). Visit the HUSKY website to see the new income qualifications.

The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of
Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.

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