Connecticut CHIP Income Limits by Household Size 2026
How much can a family of 4 earn and still qualify?
Medicaid limit
$5,528/mo
201% FPL
HUSKY Health limit
$8,883/mo
323% FPL
Connecticut covers children through Medicaid at income levels up to 323% FPL — there is no separate CHIP program. The application and coverage are the same.
| Household size | Medicaid limit (201% FPL) | HUSKY Health limit (323% FPL) | Annual CHIP limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $2,673/mo | $4,296/mo | $51,552/yr |
| 2 people | $3,625/mo | $5,825/mo | $69,900/yr |
| 3 people | $4,576/mo | $7,354/mo | $88,248/yr |
| 4 people | $5,528/mo | $8,883/mo | $106,596/yr |
| 5 people | $6,479/mo | $10,411/mo | $124,932/yr |
| 6 people | $7,430/mo | $11,940/mo | $143,280/yr |
| 7 people | $8,382/mo | $13,469/mo | $161,628/yr |
| 8 people | $9,333/mo | $14,998/mo | $179,976/yr |
| Each additional person | +$951/mo | +$1,529/mo | +$18,346/yr |
Last updated: January 2026. Income limits based on 2026 HHS poverty guidelines for 48 contiguous states. MAGI-based income counting. Always verify with Connecticut's Medicaid agency.
Quick Connecticut CHIP Eligibility Check
How to Apply for HUSKY Health in Connecticut
Option 1
Apply at Healthcare.gov
Healthcare.gov lets you apply for Medicaid and CHIP together in one application.
Option 2
Apply through Connecticut
Contact Connecticut's Medicaid agency directly or visit InsureKidsNow.gov for your state's application portal.
No open enrollment: You can apply for HUSKY Health any time of year. Apply as soon as your child loses other coverage or your income changes.