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HUSKY 4 Immigrants

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Campaign in CT fighting to open the HUSKY Health program (CT's Medicaid) to all, regardless of immigration status. Take action! Text HUSKY to 787-57

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Joined April 2021
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Today we delivered letter signed by 450+ healthcare providers making our demands clear - CT must expand HUSKY to undocu immigrants up to age 18 & support SB314, a bill that would improve our state’s emergency medicaid policies!🔥
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"We health care providers have seen the consequences when patients’ illnesses go untreated - catastrophic complications and expensive care. These consequences are preventable, but the prescription must be written at the level of state policy"
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Thank you Senator Anwar for your support!
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✅@senatorduff @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTSenateDems MUST FOLLOW DRS ORDERS and raise the age for HUSKY for immigrants to cover all income eligible youth under 18 & support SB314 to that would improve our state’s emergency medicaid policies! Join us 👉 mobilize.us/husky4immigrants…
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We’re at Majority Leader Rep @jrojas9 delivering a letter signed by over 450 healthcare providers calling for our CT leaders to prioritize a healthy state and raise the age for HUSKY eligibility for immigrants to cover all income eligible youth aged 18 and under.
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“As healthcare providers, we recognize our responsibility to care for all patients, regardless of race, income, or immigration status. Unfortunately, our state laws do not reflect that same commitment.”
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Delivering a letter to House Speaker Ritter @CTHouseDems signed by over 550 healthcare providers calling for our CT leaders to prioritize a healthy state and raise the age for HUSKY eligibility for immigrants to cover all income eligible youth aged 18 and under.
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"We health care providers have seen the consequences when patients’ illnesses go untreated - catastrophic complications and expensive care. These consequences are preventable, but the prescription must be written at the level of state policy"
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“When we are not able to provide ways for our patients to obtain preventative care, we are causing a higher burden on the healthcare system through more Emergency Room visits, hospitalizations, and ultimately, higher costs related to the consequences of not having routine care.”
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Dr @lelavillegas: “We need your support to empower the next generation of children to grow up healthy adults. Our immigrant families are resilient, but need the fundamental human right to healthcare. When we take care of our children, we're taking care of our entire community"
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Dr @lelavillegas, pediatric nephrologist in Hartford “CT is a leader in improving healthcare for the most vulnerable, low-income children” - we need to continue that commitment and expand HUSKY to immigrant populations @senatorduff @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTSenateDems
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“Chronic conditions like kidney disease and diabetes do not stop at the age of 15 – if anything; this is when we see more of the complications.” @lelavillegas ✅ Send an email 📲 Demand CT allows undocumented minors to healthcare 👉 mobilize.us/husky4immigrants…
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Listen to our voices @senatorduff @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTSenateDems CT must continue our progress and take action this year to ensure that all all undocumented youth aged 18 and under can access HUSKY coverage
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“I will turn 16 this Friday, which means that I will not qualify for the current HUSKY expansion up to 15 years starting in July. I can’t understand why. Why are some children excluded from this program? Why are some children denied access to essential healthcare?”
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Nahim, a 15 year old undocumented student from Stamford shares his powerful story @senatorduff @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTSenateDems
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“My mom has always encouraged me to be active and engaged in school activities. In February, on a field trip, I had an accident where I broke my collarbone; my biggest worry wasn't the pain or the recovery—it was the financial burden it placed on my mother. “
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“I’ve had the honor over the past year to deliver great news to many families with young children that their children are now eligible for health care. But I’ve also seen disappointment, for families with children who are eligible, and some who aren’t” Dr @JMRosenbergMD
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👉 Senate and House Leadership must take action THIS YEAR to raise the age for HUSKY eligibility for immigrants to cover all income eligible youth aged 18 and under. ✅ Click here and join us in telling CT to FOLLOW DRS ORDERS mobilize.us/husky4immigrants…
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Dr @JMRosenbergMD "Today I stand alongside our colleagues, representing over 450 medical providers, to support HUSKY eligibility expansion and requesting through at least age 18 for those who are income-eligible, regardless of immigration status."
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"As a pediatrician, I have a simple mission: to provide compassionate care for ALL children and families. However, because not all undocumented children are currently eligible for HUSKY, this is not possible for many children in our state.” Dr @JMRosenbergMD
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🔴LIVE NOW: We’re at the Capitol with providers & @cca_ct - delivering a letter signed by over 450 Healthcare Providers 🧑‍⚕️demanding CT FOLLOW DOCTOR’S ORDERS and increase funding in this year’s budget to expand HUSKY health to undocumented immigrants up to age 18
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We’re delivering this letter to Senate President Looney, @senatorduff, Rep Ritter, @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTSenateDems ✅ Ready to send your own letter? Click here and send them an email with one click 📲! 👉 mobilize.us/husky4immigrants…
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Rep @JillianG_CT thanking the high school students who took time during their spring break to demand that legislators stop blocking immigrant youth like from accessing healthcare
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Rep @JillianG_CT re-affirming her commitment to keep expanding access to HUSKY for immigrants. Health coverage means access to preventative care - leading to a healthier state, lower uncompensated care costs for hospitals, and lower healthcare costs overall for our state.
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Denise, @CT4aDREAM leader and Danbury in Danbury hospital, “On a daily basis, I care for patients from the immigrant community. They share with me how lack of health insurance means they delay seeking care. by the time I see them, their illness is much more advanced.”
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Denise, nurse in Danbury and @CT4aDREAM leader sharing the story of a 17 year old patient who delayed seeking healthcare for 2 weeks and had acute appendicitis
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Christopher, New Haven leader from @CT4aDREAM sharing how accessing healthcare when youre undocumented is a nightmare - change must happen!
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“I’m here today because my father needs health care too. He suffers from chronic gastritis and his daily struggle with pain and discomfort is made worse by the fact that he cannot seek regular medical care due to the lack of insurance coverage.”
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Rose from @UHCF_CT “Expanding HUSKY coverage is a tangible way to address disparities in access to care. The uninsured rate for Connecticut is around 6%, but that number is 58% of undocumented immigrants.”
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“This is why expanding HUSKY to immigrants is important. The expansion is already working. Because of our work, 11k people have access to health care who didn’t have it before. There are so many young people who can’t wait any longer”
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Stephanea, @CT4aDREAM leader from Danbury sharing her powerful story of being unable to access healthcare
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“A few years ago, I had surgery for acute appendicitis, which left me with painful scar tissue and a hernia. I cannot gain weight, sleep, face down or stretch since it hurts too much. My only option is to put up with the pain until I find a place that can help me.”
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🔴LIVE NOW: During High School Spring Break, undocumented students from around the state have gathered at the CT State Capitol in support of HUSKY access for immigrants 👏😍 @senatorduff @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTDems @CTSenateDems
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We’re here to make our demands clear - CT state legislators MUST prioritize the health and future of our state by taking action THIS YEAR to ensure that all undocumented youth aged 18 and under can access HUSKY!
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nearly 1 in 3 uninsured persons in Connecticut are undocumented. Unacceptable! This is a staggering gap in equity that CT must address! @senatorduff @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTDems @CTSenateDems
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That's why we’re here at the Capitol! Legislators MUST take action this year to raise the age for HUSKY eligibility for immigrants to youth aged 18 and under. JOIN US 👉 mobilize.us/husky4immigrants…
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CT has arbitrarily chosen to limit HUSKY eligibility to immigrants to only those age 15 and under. Most of the high school students here today have been left out. @senatorduff @jrojas9 @CTHouseDems @CTDems @CTSenateDems Unacceptable!
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👉 Senate and House Leadership must take action THIS YEAR to raise the age for HUSKY eligibility for immigrants to cover all income eligible youth aged 18 and under.
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🔥 We’re here at the Capitol making our demands clear! Legislators MUST take action this year to raise the age for HUSKY eligibility for immigrants to youth aged 18 and under. ✅ We’ll be here again - Join us at the Capitol in the next 2 weeks! 👉 mobilize.us/husky4immigrants…
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